What is 'oligopoly'? 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.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Net asset value

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

American Depository Receipts (ADRs)

Tradeable assets that let Americans invest in overseas stocks using US laws and dollars.

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

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