GILT Definition

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GILT is a bond issued by the UK government. Gilts are equivalent to a U.S. Treasury security.

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FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE see FEE SIMPLE.

REGULAR SETTLEMENT is 1) For short-term or U.S. Trea­sury securities, the settlement, or payment and delivery, is the next business day after the trade date. 2) For cor­porate notes, bonds and municipal securities, settlement is in five business days. 3) For mortgage-backed securities, settlement is after the 15th of the month. 4) For Euro­dollar Certificates of Deposit, settlement is two business days after the trade date. Also known as "Regular Way.'

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