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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Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.
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Xetra

A trading venue operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.
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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt
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Accounting standards

The rules a company follows when preparing financial statements.
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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.
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