Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

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OEIC

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

The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.
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NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.
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Net asset value

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

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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Custodian bank

Learn what a custodian bank is.
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