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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Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.
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Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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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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Base rate

What's the base rate?
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.
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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time
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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.
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