Xetra

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

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

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

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

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.

Mutual funds and investment trusts are priced on their net asset value (NAV).

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

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.