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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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Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.

Income statement

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

Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.

Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

Inflation

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

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Dirty price

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

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