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…
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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.
Pooled Funds: Unit Trust Investment
Pooled Funds are similar to mutual funds but offer the larger investor lower management fees. However, investment and trading in pooled funds is restricted. What is a Pooled Fund? A…
Should I Buy A House?
Renting vs. buying: Weigh the monthly payments and the benefits of building equity before you decide what option is best for you. Editor’s Note: This article was written in 1996.…
Financial Ratios: Technical Analysis of Financial Markets
Financial Ratios are important in judging whether a company’s stock is a good buy. But looking at these in isolation is fairly useless – context is everything. Financial Ratios Important…
What Makes Interest Rates Change?
It is vital for investors to understand that interest rates change over time. And it’s equally vital to understand why they go up and down.
