Investment terms starting with C

10 terms

  1. Capital Gain Also known as capital appreciation, capital gain measures the increase in value of an asset over time.
  2. Carrying Amount See book value definition.
  3. CDs (Certificates of Deposit) A debt instrument issued by banks, usually paying interest, with maturities ranging from seven days to several years.
  4. Certificates of Deposit (CD) A debt instrument issued by banks, usually paying interest, with maturities ranging from seven days to several years.
  5. CMOs (Collateralized Mortgage Obligations) Mortgage-backed securities, segmented into tranches, so that investors can choose a tranche that fits their desired timing of payments.
  6. Collateral Assets that are offered to secure a loan or other credit. For example, if you get a real estate mortgage, the bank's collateral is typically your house.
  7. Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO) Mortgage-backed securities, segmented into tranches, so that investors can choose a tranche that fits their desired timing of payments.
  8. Commercial Paper Short-term, unsecured, discounted notes issued by institutional borrowers and sold to investors for short term cash investment needs.
  9. Corporate Bond A debt obligation issued by a corporation.
  10. Coupon A certificate that accompanies a bond that indicates the amount of interest it pays and the date it is due.