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What Are Cash Equivalents? Types, Features, and Examples

By Itho May 11, 2007

[ad_1] What Are Cash Equivalents? Cash equivalents are securities with solid credit quality and high liquidity. True to their name, they are considered equivalent to cash because they can be…

Capital Gains Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and Current Rates

By Itho February 6, 2007

[ad_1] Discover what happens to your investment profits By Jason Fernando Full Bio Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and…

The Power of Compound Interest: Calculations and Examples

By Itho December 22, 2006

[ad_1] What Is Compound Interest? Compound interest is interest that is added to the initial principal of an investment or loan, thereby increasing the balance and, in turn, increasing the…

Debt Fund Definition, Risk, How to Invest, Examples

By Itho October 18, 2006

[ad_1] What Is a Debt Fund A debt fund is an investment pool, such as a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund, in which the core holdings comprise fixed income investments. A debt…

Understanding the De Minimis Tax Rule: Definitions & Examples

By Itho October 3, 2006

[ad_1] The De Minimis Tax Rule: An Overview The de minimis tax rule determines whether the gains on municipal bonds purchased at a discount are treated as capital gains or…

Understanding Business Development Companies (BDCs) and Investment Tips

By Itho August 21, 2006

[ad_1] What Is a Business Development Company (BDC)? Created by the U.S. Congress in 1980, business development companies (BDCs) are specialized, closed-end funds designed to fuel economic growth by investing…