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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time

Conventional gilts

Gilts where the dividends and principal repayments are fixed in nominal terms. This is as opposed to an index-linked gilt where the dividends and principal repayments are related to movements in the Retail Prices Index (RPI).

Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

Income statement

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

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

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

Gilt

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Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Unicorn

More terms

Yield curve

Conventional gilts

Quick ratio

Unicorn

Income statement

Margin call

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

Gilt

Quantitative easing

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