Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Base rate

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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.
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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

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Maturity value

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