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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Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.
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Bond

Learn what a bond is
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Unicorn

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

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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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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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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Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.
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