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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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SPAC

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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.

Collective investment scheme

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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.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

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