Stock Market

A collective investment scheme the investors pay money into in exchange for units. The money is invested in a diversified portfolio of assets.

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.

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.

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The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Listing a company on a stock exchange, or the shares that are genuinely up for grabs once it’s there.

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.

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