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Maturity date

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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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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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.
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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.
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Investment Return

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.
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Equity ETF

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.
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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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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.
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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Stock Market

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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