What is a 'Venture Capital Trust (VCT)'? Definition & meaning

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Value Investing

The art of buying shares which trade below their value, according to the analysis of the value investor.

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.

Costs and Charges

The money you pay when investing.

Margin call

Learn what a margin call stands for in financial terms.

DMO

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.

Holding Period Return

The amount of money generated by an asset during the time that it was held by an investor..

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Spot Rate

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

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (PRIIP)

An investment where, regardless of its legal form, the amount repayable to the retail investor is subject to fluctuations.

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