What is a 'nominal amount'? Definition & meaning

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Dirty price

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

Capital

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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.

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.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

UK Treasury bill

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

Account balance

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

Margin call

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Nominal amount