What is 'maturity date'? Definition & meaning

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Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

Capital

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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

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.

Investment Return

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

Hypothesis Testing

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

Maturity date