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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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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SPAC

Find our what a SPAc or special purpose acquisition company is.
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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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Fundamentals

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

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.
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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.
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Capital

Learn what financial capital means
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Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.
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