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.

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

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

An exchange-traded fund that is comprised of a set of stocks.

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

Trading in new shares before they’re officially admitted to the exchange, on the condition that admission goes ahead.

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.