What is the 'stock exchange'? Definition & meaning

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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.

Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.

Net Income (NI)

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

Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Dirty price

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

Gross Margin

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

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?

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