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A bond that makes no periodic interest payments, but sells at a deep discount from its face value. At the maturity date, the investor will receive the face value of the bond, plus the interest that ha [..]

The return an investor will receive if a long-term interest-bearing investment, such as a bond, is held until the date it becomes due and payable (maturity date). A calculation to determine the YTM of [..]

The return an investor will receive if a long-term interest-bearing investment, such as a bond, is held until the date it becomes due and payable (maturity date). A calculation to determine the YTM of [..]

The return an investor will receive if a long-term interest-bearing investment, such as a bond, is held until the date it becomes due and payable (maturity date). A calculation to determine the YTM of [..]

The relative rate at which the price of a security moves up and down; found by calculating the annualized standard deviation of daily change in price. The more volatile a security or mutual fund, the [..]

The annual gain or loss earned on an investment, generally expressed as a percent. To determine the yield on a bond, divide the amount of interest received from the bond by the amount paid for the bon [..]

A long-term contract sold by life insurance companies in which premiums are invested, and future payments to the purchaser are based on the performance of the investment portfolio. If an individual di [..]

Also called Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) in some states. Laws adopted by most states allowing an adult to contribute to a custodial account in a minor's name without having to establish a tr [..]

Non-marketable debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury Department that are backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government. They are considered low risk, and the interest income is g [..]