What 'Spot Rate'? Definition & meaning

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Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.

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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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Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Equity

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

Spot Rate