What is 'Index-linked gilts'? | Freetrade Dictionary

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Conventional gilts

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms. This is as opposed to an index-linked gilt where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Geometric Mean Return

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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

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Index-linked gilts