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Nominal amount

Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.

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Quick ratio

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Forward pricing

Mutual funds are traded on a forward pricing basis, meaning the price you see will be different to the price you may trade at.

Investment Trust

A company that pools money together from multiple investors and then invests it.

United States Dollar (USD)

The famous greenback our friends in the US use as currency.

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Income statement

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

Stock Exchange

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

Inflation

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

Depository

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