Financial Literacy

What is a 30-year treasury? Learn how you can enjoy biannual interest payments from one of the world’s most safe and stable securities.

What does FUD mean in the stock market? Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. FUD typically refers to an irrational, emotional approach to decision making.

What is a 12b-1 fee? Learn more about these marketing and distribution fees before your investment your money in a mutual fund.

What is a 10-year treasury note? If you are interested in debt securities, it’s important to learn more about this government-backed investment.

What is a 100% equities strategy? Some investors consider it to be a major gamble, while others would say it’s a great way to build wealth.

What is a 130-30 strategy? Learn more about this “long-short strategy” that leverages short positions to fund stronger gains.

What is a 52-week high/low for stocks? Learn how a stock price can reach new highs or fall to new lows based on a variety of factors.

Bonds can be a great way to get a steady source of income and lower the volatility of your portfolio. Let’s look at the different types of bonds…