Yield

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

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.

The amount of money made or lost from an investment. Usually expressed as a percentage.

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

What is yield to maturity and why is it useful?

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

The world's largest stock exchange. Wall St HQ.

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.