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What Is an Economic Stimulus? How It Works, Benefits, and Risks

By Itho February 15, 2012

[ad_1] An economic stimulus is an action by a government to encourage private-sector economic activity. To stimulate the economy, the government adopts targeted, expansionary policies. Key Takeaways An economic stimulus…

Understanding Distribution Yield: Definition, Calculation & Significance

By Itho February 15, 2012

[ad_1] What Is a Distribution Yield? A distribution yield measures the cash flow from exchange-traded funds (ETFs), real estate investment trusts (REITs), or other income-paying vehicles. Rather than aggregating distributions,…

Definition and Pros/Cons of Living Abroad

By Itho February 10, 2012

[ad_1] What Is an Expatriate? An expatriate or expat is a person who moves to another country long-term to live and work or to retire. Many American expats are retirees…

Bond Rating Agencies: Overview, Benefits, and Criticisms

By Itho November 12, 2011

[ad_1] Bond rating agencies are companies that assess the creditworthiness of both debt securities and their issuers. These agencies publish the ratings used by investment professionals to determine the likelihood…

Bond Covenant: Definition, Example, Affirmitive Vs. Negative

By Itho November 10, 2011

[ad_1] What Is a Bond Covenant? A bond covenant is a legally binding term of agreement between a bond issuer and a bondholder. Bond covenants are designed to protect…

Understanding Economic Conditions: Indicators and Investor Insights

By Itho October 28, 2011

[ad_1] What Are Economic Conditions? Economic conditions describe the current state of a country's or region's economy. Key indicators of economic conditions include gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the unemployment…