Introduction to Stocks vs Bonds for Kids and Teens This video provides a stocks vs bonds comparison in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about the differences and similarities between stocks and bonds, or used as a money & personal finance resource by …
Bonds aren’t all bad – they are liquid, may appreciate enough to cover inflation, and are not a very risky investment. However, since they aren’t very risky, they also don’t deliver as competitive returns as other investments. Don’t get me wrong, bonds may be good to stabilize some portfolios – but I believe they don’t …
When I was reading about investment banks, I came across the terms buy side and sell side. But what does that mean? Buy side and sell side is a way of classifying investment banks based on the type of clients they represent, and the services they provide to those clients. Some investment banks can …
We’ve talked about banks. But I recently read about an investment bank. But what is an investment bank anyway? An investment bank is a specialized type of bank that performs large and complex financial transactions, usually for other companies or governments. What does an investment bank do? An investment bank helps companies raise money …
What is a municipal bond? Municipal bonds are debt securities issued by cities, states, counties, or other local governments. They are also commonly known as Munis, and could be issued for 1 to 10 years. Why is a municipal bond issued? These bonds are issued to raise funds for public projects like highways, schools, …
What Is LIBOR? LIBOR stands for London Interbank Offered Rate. It’s the interest rate at which major banks lend to one another for the short-term in the international market. Why is LIBOR important? LIBOR serves as a well-accepted benchmark interest rate, based on which the interest rates for many other loans are decided. This …
What is a treasury bond? A treasury bond is a debt security issued by the government, with a maturity of 30 years. It is also commonly called T-bond. How do treasury bonds work? Treasury bonds pay a fixed rate of interest. When you buy a treasury bond, you get the interest or coupon every …
Introduction to Mutual Funds for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of mutual funds in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about MFs, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial …