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  2. Cash and cash equivalents - Wikipedia

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    Cash equivalents are short-term commitments "with temporarily idle cash and easily convertible into a known cash amount". [1] An investment normally counts as a cash equivalent when it has a short maturity period of 90 days or less, and can be included in the cash and cash equivalents balance from the date of acquisition when it carries an ...

  3. Bond (finance) - Wikipedia

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    In finance, a bond is a type of security under which the issuer owes the holder a debt, and is obliged – depending on the terms – to provide cash flow to the creditor (e.g. repay the principal (i.e. amount borrowed) of the bond at the maturity date and interest (called the coupon) over a specified amount of time. [1])

  4. Stocks vs. bonds: Which is a better choice for you? - AOL

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    On the other hand, bonds and other short-term fixed income securities tend to be a better option for short-term goals because they are typically less volatile than stocks and can help generate ...

  5. What are bonds? How they work—and how to invest in them - AOL

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    Many bonds are fixed-income investments, meaning that, unlike other asset classes, investors are promised a set amount of earnings at a set interval throughout the bond’s term.

  6. Stock fund - Wikipedia

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    A stock fund, or equity fund, is a fund that invests in stocks, also called equity securities. [1] Stock funds can be contrasted with bond funds and money funds.Fund assets are typically mainly in stock, with some amount of cash, which is generally quite small, as opposed to bonds, notes, or other securities.

  7. Corporate bonds: Here are the big risks and rewards - AOL

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    Corporate bonds are one way to invest in a company, offering a lower-risk, lower-return way to bet on a firm’s ongoing success, compared to its stock. Bonds offer a regular cash payout, and ...

  8. Fixed income - Wikipedia

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    The term "fixed income" is also applied to a person's income that does not vary materially over time. This can include income derived from any combination of (1) fixed-income investments such as bonds and preferred stocks or (2) pensions that guarantee a fixed income (defined benefit as contrasted with defined contribution).

  9. How to invest in bonds - AOL

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    Buying individual bonds through a brokerage account: You can buy bonds through most brokers like you would stocks. Fees vary greatly, though, and navigating all the options can be confusing, with ...