A financial institution which holds shares on behalf of investors, primarily in the form of unit trusts.
A concise guide to understanding short-dated securities - financial instruments with maturities of under 5 years
An examination of the concept of option value in economics, including its implications for investment decisions and financial instruments.
A comprehensive explanation of the call option, its types, valuation methods, and context in economics and finance.
A form of structured financial security backed by a portfolio of bonds or loans, segmented by varying levels of risk known as tranches.
An exploration of hedging, a strategy to manage and mitigate financial risk in business activities.
Securities and financial instruments highly liquid and nearly equivalent to money.
A contract permitting the holder the right, but not the obligation, to trade a specific asset at a predetermined price on or before a future date.
A comprehensive examination of the redeemable security, its definition, context, and implications in economics.
An in-depth analysis of stripped bonds, their definitions, concepts, and relevance in different economic frameworks.
A structured investment vehicle (SIV) is an investment company (often affiliated with a bank) designed to profit by borrowing funds at low costs and investing in securities with higher returns, such as mortgage-backed bonds and collateralized debt obligations.
