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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.

Dirty price

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

S&P 500

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Key Information Document (KID)

A document issued by an investment fund to help investors determine if it's the right fund for them.

Retail Prices Index (RPI)

An index published each month by the Office for National Statistics, which measures the level of retail prices in the UK. Cash flows on all index-linked gilts are linked to the RPI.

Limit order

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ESG investing

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Maturity value

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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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