The face value (par value) of an investment/ security/ instrument, etc. It is the original/ initial stated amount that is...

A type of risk that arises from the negative effect of inflation on purchasing  power. Inflation is a upward movement...

Also discount bond. By definition it is a bond that accrues interest over its life. Accrued interest is only payable...

It stands for participation certificate; a form of compound financial instrument that gives it holders the right to share in...

A form of compound financial instrument that gives it holders the right to share in the distributable profits of an...

A security (a mortgage-backed security, MBS) that is created from pooling mortgages (mortgage loans, as underlying) and sells shares or...

A stock (share of stock) that has an arbitrary value established in the articles (charter) of its issuer (i.e., the...

An instrument that allows investors to participate in the return of a specific underlying asset. Participation is often up to...

An instrument that allows investors to participate in the return of a specific underlying asset. Participation is often up to...

A pipeline or mortgage pipeline describes mortgages that are in the process of being originated. Origination involves creating a loan...