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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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.
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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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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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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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S&P 500

Find out what is the definition of the S&P 500 index.
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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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