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IntroductionA junk bond, also known as a high-yield bond, is a type of bond that offers a higher yield than…
IntroductionA municipal bond is a debt security issued by a state, municipality, or county to finance its capital expenditures. Municipal…
IntroductionA zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that does not pay periodic interest payments. Instead, the bond is sold…
IntroductionA callable bond is a type of bond that allows the issuer to redeem the bond before its maturity date.…
IntroductionA convertible bond is a type of bond that can be converted into a predetermined number of shares of the…
IntroductionA forward contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on…
IntroductionA futures contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties to buy or sell a specific asset at a…
IntroductionAn options contract is a type of financial derivative that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to…
IntroductionPreferred stock is a type of security that has characteristics of both equity and debt. It is a hybrid security…