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Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

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.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

ESG investing

ESG is a hot topic right now for investors. Understand what ESG investing is all about and how you can use it to diversify your portfolio.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

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