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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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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.
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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.
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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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Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.
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Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?
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Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.
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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.
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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.
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