The amount the issuer must pay to the bondholder at maturity, also known as par.
Markets where prices accurately reflect supply and demand, free of manipulation or disruption.
A document or contract that represents an asset or a claim on an asset.
Examples: Stocks, bonds, options, futures.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the largest independent regulator of all securities firms doing business in the United States. FINRA’s mission is to protect America’s investors by making sure the securities industry operates fairly and honestly. For more information, see the FINRA website.
The application of government revenues and expenditures alongside taxation policies that impact economic health. Traditionally implemented measures include increased or reduced spending and/or increasing or reducing taxes.
A cost of a product or service that does not change with an increase in quantity of production. Fixed cost is one of the two components of a cost of a good or service.
An asset class for which real return rates or periodic income is received at regular intervals at reasonably predictable levels. Fixed-income investors are often retired individuals who rely on their investments to provide a regular, stable income stream. The most common type of fixed-income security is the bond; bonds are issued by federal, state and local governments or major corporations.
Economic, financial, and industry data are used to assess a company’s value.
Includes: Revenue, earnings, interest rates, and industry outlook.