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Investment Fund

Welcome to our lesson on closed-end funds. These investment vehicles allow investors to purchase a security that represents a portfolio with a specific investment strategy. They are created through a public offering and actively managed to generate income for investors. This income can come from a variety of sources such as dividends, capital gains, interest payments, and derivative investment strategies. Unlike stocks, these funds are not tied to a specific operating business. Some common examples include funds of income funds, senior loan funds, mortgage-backed security funds, and commodity funds. Let's dive deeper into these specialized types of investments.

Floating Rate Security

A floating rate security is one whose interest rate or dividend is influenced by specific market indicators. These rates are often tied to an administered rate, such as the ...

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Program Trading

Computer programs have become an integral part of trading in the financial market. These programs generate signals that guide traders in making decisions. With the use of te...

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Day Low

This is often used as an indicator of market sentiment As a finance professor, I often come across the term "intraday low" in my lectures. It refers to the lowest price at w...

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Inside Information

Insider trading refers to the illegal practice of buying or selling a company's stock based on non-public information. This information, often confidential and related to th...

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