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Fundamentals: Bonds

Fintech’s Reach Into Bond Markets Promises More Transparency and Efficiency

Financial technology reaches into many aspects of capital markets, including bond origination – an area that has long resisted change. But while a move toward more digital bond markets may take some getting used to, it promises to provide price transparency, efficiency and help inject liquidity into the world of fixed-income.

October 31, 2016
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Investing: Fixed Income

What is Yield Curve and What Does it Tell Us About The Economy?

The yield curve plots the yield spread between various maturities of bonds. Those spreads can provide an indication of where interest rates and inflation are heading – and also whether a recession is in the cards.

Personal Finance: Taxes

Why Do I Pay Taxes When My Fund’s NAV Falls?

It may feel counterintuitive to pay tax on a fund whose net asset value has dropped, but if you’re paying taxes, it’s because despite a lower NAV, the fund is still making you money.

Personal Finance: Debt

Borrowing to Invest

Borrowing to invest can help to bulk up your portfolio. But great caution is advised and borrowers have to ask about the suitability of the investment and whether they’ve already taken on too much debt.

October 17, 2016
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Investing

What’s Alternative Finance?

Alternative finance options can help businesses grow their operations – but entrepreneurs need to understand the implications of each possible source. Entrepreneurs and small business owners have more options than…