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gilt-edged security [3 records]

Record 1 2011-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banking
  • Loans
DEF

A debt security issued by a government to support government spending, most often issued in the country's domestic currency.

CONT

Government bonds [are] issued by governments (federal or provincial), Crown corporations, or government agencies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Banque
  • Prêts et emprunts
DEF

Titre émis lors d'un emprunt public et représentatif d'une créance sur l'État.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Operaciones bancarias
  • Préstamos
DEF

[Títulos que] emite el gobierno y [que] genera un interés pagadero periódicamente; su garantía está respaldada con rentas del patrimonio nacional (petróleo, mar, etc.). La deuda contraída se divide en extranjera e interna. Esta última con distinción en moneda nacional y extranjera.

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Record 2 2007-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
DEF

A security with a particularly low risk factor, such as certain government bonds and securities issued by chartered banks.

Key term(s)
  • gilt edged security

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Titre ne comportant qu'un risque particulièrement faible, par exemple certaines obligations émises par l'État et les actions et obligations émises par certaines sociétés réputées pour leur solidité financière.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bolsa de valores
  • Inversiones
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Record 3 2001-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Finance
CONT

This is the term used to describe the issue of British government stock. They are called gilts, because the certificates were at one time edged in gold. It is mainly long term, but from time to time short-term issues may be seen.... All gilts have a fixed interest rate, and most are redeemable at some future date. [Klein, Gerald. Dictionary of Banking. Pitman Publishing, 1995].

Key term(s)
  • gilt
  • gilt-edged security
  • gilt-edged

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Finances

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bolsa de valores
  • Finanzas
DEF

Valores del gobierno británico que pagan un interés específico, negociables en la bolsa de valores.

OBS

Se les denominan "borde dorado" debido a la seguridad del pago del interés ya que se redimen en la fecha estipulada.

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