What is 'Maturity date'? | Freetrade Dictionary

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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A graphical representation of interest rates over time

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London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

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