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Maturity date

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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American Depository Receipt (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Inflation

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

Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.

Unicorn

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

Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.

Rate of Return

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

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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