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Withholding Tax

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.
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Gilt

What is a gilt?
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Total Return

This is the measurement of a fund’s performance in a specific period.
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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.
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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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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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Dividends

Find out what dividends are and how they can contribute to the growth of your investment portfolio.
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Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR)

A return calculated over the time period invested, that excludes extraneous elements, such as deposits to and withdrawals from the investment accounted.
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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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