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Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI). This is as opposed to a conventional gilt, where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms.

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

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

A mathematical test used to determine whether a claim is true or false.