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What is a junk bond?By Helen Barklam25th February 2023 IntroductionA junk bond, also known as a high-yield bond, is a type of bond that is considered to be a…
What is a bond rating?By Helen Barklam25th February 2023 IntroductionA bond rating is an assessment of the creditworthiness of a bond issuer. It is an opinion of the issuer’s…
What is a bond yield?By Helen Barklam25th February 2023 IntroductionA bond yield is a measure of the return on a bond investment. It is calculated by dividing the annual…
What is a common stock?By Helen Barklam25th February 2023 IntroductionA common stock is a type of security that represents ownership in a company. It is the most common form…
What is a preferred stock?By Helen Barklam25th February 2023 IntroductionA preferred stock is a type of stock that provides investors with a fixed dividend and priority over common stockholders…
What is a large-cap stock?By Benjamin Lee25th February 2023 IntroductionA large-cap stock is a stock of a company with a market capitalization of more than $10 billion. Large-cap stocks…
What is a mid-cap stock?By Benjamin Lee25th February 2023 IntroductionA mid-cap stock is a stock that has a market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion. Mid-cap stocks are…
What is a small-cap stock?By Benjamin Lee25th February 2023 IntroductionA small-cap stock is a stock with a market capitalization of less than $2 billion. Small-cap stocks are typically issued…
What is a cyclical stock?By Benjamin Lee25th February 2023 IntroductionA cyclical stock is a type of stock that is sensitive to the economic cycle. These stocks tend to rise…
