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OEIC

OEIC

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

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

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Unicorn

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

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.
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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.
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index-linked gilts

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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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