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Retail Prices Index (RPI)

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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The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

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

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Dirty price

The total price payable on the purchase of a gilt. It’s calculated as the clean price plus accrued interest.

Income statement

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

Net Income (NI)

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

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

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