What is 'Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (PRIIP)'?

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

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ESG investing

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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.

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.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.

Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

Bull market

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Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (PRIIP)