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UK central government debt. | '''1.''' | ||
Most commonly, UK central government debt. | |||
It may be dated (redeemable) or undated. | It may be dated (redeemable) or undated. | ||
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Also known as Gilt-edged securities. | Also known as Gilt-edged securities. | ||
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The term 'gilt' is also used to refer to the debt of certain other central governments, especially US government [[treasury securities]]. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 2 November 2013
1.
Most commonly, UK central government debt.
It may be dated (redeemable) or undated.
Undated gilts are perpetual debt, paying a fixed periodic coupon but having no final redemption date.
Gilt yields are conventionally quoted in the UK markets on a semi-annual basis.
Also known as Gilt-edged securities.
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The term 'gilt' is also used to refer to the debt of certain other central governments, especially US government treasury securities.
