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UK central government debt. It may be dated (redeemable) or undated. | 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. | 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. | Gilt yields are conventionally quoted in the UK markets on a semi-annual basis. | ||
Also known as Gilt-edged securities. | Also known as Gilt-edged securities. | ||
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* [[Risk free rate of return]] | * [[Risk free rate of return]] | ||
* [[Semi-annual rate]] | * [[Semi-annual rate]] | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 12 August 2013
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.
