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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.

Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Equity

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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.

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.

Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.

Net Income (NI)

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

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