OEIC

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms. This is as opposed to an index-linked gilt where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

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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A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.