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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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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Net Income (NI)

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

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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Equity

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

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.
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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.
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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..
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Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).
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