Maturity date

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.

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

Understand what compound interest means and how it's calculated

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

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

What is a zero coupon bond?

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