Friday, May 28, 2010

definitions investments

capital gain- money earned in an equity investment

capital loss- money lost in an equity investment

debt investment- an investment that involves lending money to a company

equity investment- an investment that involves part ownership in a company

canada deposit insurance corporation(CDIC)- a corporation that offers protection for certain investments in Canada finacial institutions

face value- value at the maturity date

maturity date- the date on which you can redeem your GIC, bond, or T-bill without penalty

term- length of an investment

portfolio- a selection of investments

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