Types of Investments Flashcards
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an equity investment that follows a group of stocks with similar characteristics
Bond
an equity investment that follows a group of stocks with similar characteristics
CD
an equity investment that follows a group of stocks with similar characteristics
T Bill
an equity investment that follows a group of stocks with similar characteristics
Stock
an equity investment where a consumer obtains direct ownership of a single company through the purchase of a share
Mutual Fund
an equity investment that allows lots of investors to pool their money to purchase shares in a diversified portfolio, usually run by a manager or managers
Target Date Fund
an equity investment that allows lots of investors to pool their money to purchase shares in a diversified portfolio, usually run by a manager or managers
ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)
Investment funds traded on stock exchange, growth through dividends and interests, different from mutual funds because cheaper and low fees.