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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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Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.
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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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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
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Rate of Return

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

A place where shares of publicly listed companies are traded.
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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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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52-week high/low

The highest, or lowest, price a share has traded at in a passing year.
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American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

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