What is 'Year to Date (YTD)'? Definition & meaning

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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.

Leverage

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

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The amount of money a company would be left with by subtracting its liabilities from the value of its assets.

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Year to Date (YTD)