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Fundamentals: Bonds

Inflation-Linked Bonds: Index Linked Bonds and Interest Rates

Investors can find protection from rising inflation from inflation-linked bonds. Since they are principal indexed, the principal is increased by the change in inflation over time. Factors That Affect Inflation-Linked…

Fundamentals: Bonds

What Are Government Bonds?

Government bonds offer a steady, guaranteed source of income. They are usually considered the safest bonds to invest in because of the relative stability and reliability of national economies. What…

December 16, 2014
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Fundamentals: Bonds

What are Asset Backed Securities?

Investors looking to get exposure to a diversified product and those who don’t take the ups and downs of the market well would be well-served by considering asset backed securities…

December 15, 2014
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Fundamentals: Bonds

Corporate Bonds: Definition and Why to Invest

Corporate bonds are an attractive alternative to other means of raising capital, like issuing more shares. They also offer a higher interest rate than their government counterparts. The Advantages of…

December 15, 2014
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Fundamentals: Derivatives

Equity Swaps and the Exchange of Cash Flow

Equity swaps are exchanges of cash flows in which at least one of the indices is an equity index. This passive investing strategy is gaining ground in the fund management…

December 15, 2014
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Fundamentals: Derivatives

What are linear and non-linear derivatives?

There are two types of derivatives – linear and non-linear. Linear derivatives involve futures, forwards and swaps while non-linear covers most other derivatives.