stocks that represent ownership shares in corporations

claims on the income and property of the borrower

a person who buys or sells equities

a strong market with prices moving up for several months or years in a row

a regular payment intended to provide income security to someone who has worked a certain number of years, reached a specific age, or suffered an injury

a situation in which the outcome is not certain, but the probabilities of different outcomes can be estimated

a market where money is loaned for periods of one year or less

nonbank financial institution that is set up to provide financial protection for survivors of the insured

the right to buy something at a specific future price

an exceptionally risky bond because there is a higher possibility of non-payment

the principal of a bond or its purchase price

stocks are usually priced about right because they are closely watched by so many investors

a contract that gives investors the option to sell shares of stock at a specified price in the future

the annual interest divided by purchase price

a situation in which the outcome is not certain, but the probabilities of different outcomes can be estimated