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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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The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest
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Free Trade

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Technical Analysis

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

The money you pay when investing.
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