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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Base rate

What's the base rate?
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Bond

Learn what a bond is
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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.
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Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.
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Hypothesis Testing

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

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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Inflation

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

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.
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Stock Exchange

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