Unicorn

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

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

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Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.
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Earnings per share

We look at what earnings per share mean and how to calculate it
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Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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Dirty price

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

What is a gilt?
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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Money weighted rate of return

Learn what Money Weighted Rate of Return or MWRR stands for in finance.
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Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.
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After-hours trading

Trading outside of a stock exchange's opening hours.
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