What is an 'OEIC'? Definition & meaning

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UK Treasury bill

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

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

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.

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Bed & ISA

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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Annualised Rate of Return

The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

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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