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Key Information Document (KID)

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
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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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Earnings per share

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United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.
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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.
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Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.
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Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.
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Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.
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