Rate of Return

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

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

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Net asset value

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

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
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NYSE

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.
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Net Income (NI)

The money a firm is left with from sales after subtracting taxes and different business costs.
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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.
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DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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