Volatility

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

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

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.

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

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

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.