Securities account: what do you need to know?
How does a securities account work? Using a securities account gives you access to new areas of investment, but you need to know a few things about the subject. The subject of securities accounts is complex enough, so if this article does not give you enough information, contact us to help answer your questions. Before […]
Market cycles
Stages of the market cycle The market cycle is a broad concept that refers to trends in different markets. Basically, it covers a period of time within which the market shows similar patterns. It is such a broad concept that it does not give a global picture at all. It also means that the length […]
The duration
The average duration, or duration, of bonds Duration is a measure of risk, by calculating it you can find out how long it will take on average to get your invested capital back. Where do you come across the concept of duration? The duration occurs for securities that have maturity and your principal will be […]
The bond: A guide to the world of bonds
What exactly is a bond? What types of bond are there? A guide to the world of bonds As you may have read in my summary post on Investments, a bond can be part of your investment basket. Professionally speaking: A bond is a negotiable instrument embodying a debt. That is, the issuer of the […]