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Securities issued by U.S. government agencies, such as the Federal Home Loan Bank. These securities have high credit ratings but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
Securities issued by U.S. government agencies, such as the Federal Home Loan Bank. These securities have high credit ratings but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
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Anything owned that has value; any interest in real property or personal property that can be used for payment of debts.
Anything owned that has value; any interest in real property or personal property that can be used for payment of debts.
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Financial instruments collateralized by one or more types of assets including real property, mortgages, and receivables.
Financial instruments collateralized by one or more types of assets including real property, mortgages, and receivables.
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A high-quality, short-term negotiable discount note, drawn on and accepted by banks that are obligated to pay the amount at maturity.
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A high-quality, short-term negotiable discount note, drawn on and accepted by banks that are obligated to pay the amount at maturity.
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The smallest measure used in quoting yields or returns. One basis point is 0.01% of yield, 100 basis points equals 1%. A yield that changed from 8.75% to 9.50% increased by 75 basis points.
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A standard unit used as the basis of comparison; a universal unit that is identified with sufficient detail so that other similar classifications can be compared as being above, below, or comparable to the benchmark.
A standard unit used as the basis of comparison; a universal unit that is identified with sufficient detail so that other similar classifications can be compared as being above, below, or comparable to the benchmark.
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The value of individual assets, calculated as actual cost less allowance for any depreciation. Book value may be more or less than current market value.
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The smallest measure used in quoting yields or returns. One basis point is 0.01% of yield, 100 basis points equals 1%. A yield that changed from 8.75% to 9.50% increased by 75 basis points.
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The value of individual assets, calculated as actual cost less allowance for any depreciation. Book value may be more or less than current market value.
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Also known as capital appreciation, capital gain measures the increase in value of an asset over time.
Also known as capital appreciation, capital gain measures the increase in value of an asset over time.
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See book value definition.
- See book value.
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A debt instrument issued by banks, usually paying interest, with maturities ranging from seven days to several years.
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A debt instrument issued by banks, usually paying interest, with maturities ranging from seven days to several years.
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Mortgage-backed securities, segmented into tranches, so that investors can choose a tranche that fits their desired timing of payments.
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Property offered as security, usually as an inducement to another party, to lend money or extend credit.
Property offered as security, usually as an inducement to another party, to lend money or extend credit.
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Mortgage-backed securities, segmented into tranches, so that investors can choose a tranche that fits their desired timing of payments.
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Short-term, unsecured, discounted notes issued by institutional borrowers and sold to investors for short term cash investment needs.
Short-term, unsecured, discounted notes issued by institutional borrowers and sold to investors for short term cash investment needs.
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A debt obligation issued by a corporation.
A debt obligation issued by a corporation.
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A certificate that accompanies a bond that indicates the amount of interest it pays and the date it is due. The interest is expressed as an annual percentage of the par value of the bond, and may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, or at maturity. The certificate must be presented for payment either physically or electronically.
A certificate that accompanies a bond that indicates the amount of interest it pays and the date it is due. The interest is expressed as an annual percentage of the par value of the bond, and may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, or at maturity. The certificate must be presented for payment either physically or electronically.
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