Economics & Personal Finance

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Securities

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Financial instruments that represent ownership (stocks) or borrowing (bonds).

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Stocks

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Pieces of ownership in a firm.

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Growth Stocks

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Stocks of firms anticipated to grow faster than others.

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Common Stocks

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Stocks that represent ownership and voting rights, with changing dividends.

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Preferred Stocks

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Stocks that carry a guarantee of dividend payment and priority over common stocks in event of liquidation.

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Blue Chip Stocks

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Stocks of large firms that have a history of stability and sound performance.

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Bonds

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Debt instruments where the borrower lends money to lenders and agrees to repay it with interest.

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Treasury Bill

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United States government short-term debt with a maturity of one year or less.

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Treasury Note

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Federal debt due in 2-10 years.

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Series EE Savings Bond

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United States government savings bond that accrues interest over time.