Fixed Income

10-Year Treasury Note
Exploring the 10-Year Treasury Note: the U.S. government's favorite way to fund its spending and your potential long-term investment!
Basis Points (BPS)
Understanding the financial term 'Basis Points' and their importance in measuring interest rate changes.
Bond
A bond is a fixed-income instrument where individuals lend money to an issuer in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.
Bond Equivalent Yield (BEY)
A whimsical insight into the world of Bond Equivalent Yield, your guide to comparing dissimilar fixed-income securities with a hint of fun!
Bond Fund
A mutual fund or ETF that invests in bonds to generate income.
Bond Market
An overview of the bond market, also known as the debt, fixed-income, or credit market.
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS)
An exploration of the intricacies of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities and how they provide a viable solution for commercial real estate investment.
Dollar Duration
An essential measure in the bond market that quantifies the dollar change in a bond's value in response to changing interest rates.
Equity-Linked Note (ELN)
An ELN is a unique investment product that binds fixed income with the thrill of equity performance!
Fixed Annuity
A delightful deep dive into the world of fixed annuities, guaranteed interest, and tax-deferred growth!
Fixed-Income Security
An investment providing fixed periodic interest payments and the eventual return of principal at maturity.
Green Bonds
Investments that finance projects with a positive environmental impact while making the planet a little greener.
Horizon Analysis
Horizon Analysis compares the projected discounted returns of a security or investment portfolio.
Humped Yield Curve
A rare type of yield curve where medium-term interest rates surpass both short and long-term rates.
Immediate Payment Annuity
An Immediate Payment Annuity is a financial product that provides guaranteed income almost immediately after purchase.
Interest Rate Differential (IRD)
Exploring the contrast in interest rates between two similar interest-bearing assets with a dose of humor.
Interest Rate Risk
Understanding the high-stakes game of interest rate fluctuations and their effects on fixed-income investments.
Investment Securities
Investment securities: tradable financial assets held for investment purposes.

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