Securities The word “security” stands for any type of investment
Bonds A bond is a loan. Sometimes companies want to raise money, but not lose ownership.
Bonds Bonds allow companies to borrow money and pay it back at a fixed rate.
Bonds
Maturity Date The date the bond “matures” or is totally paid back.
Bond Interest Bonds pay interest either: 2 times/year 1 time/year
How Bonds Work Coupon: interest Face value or par value: principal amount of the loan
How Bonds Work
Bond Yield Yield: amount of interest/principal
Bond Risk Bonds are usually low risk because the interest is determined before you buy.
Bond Risk
Who Issues Bonds? Corporations Government Federal Local Municipal
Federal Government Our Federal Government is operating at a deficit; it pays its bills by issuing bonds
Federal Government
Series EE Bonds Bonds sold by the U.S. Treasury (up to 30 years) Risk: Very low Guaranteed to at least double Usually exempt from state and local taxes
Series EE Bonds
War Bonds
Bond Ratings Rating: AAA to D Indicates creditworthiness (like a credit score)
Bond Ratings
Real Estate Real Estate Investing: ownership of land and buildings Risk: High
Real Estate
Speculative Investments Investment that carries a very high level of risk.
Speculative Investments
Commodity: a raw material or agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee
Options Contract that offers the buyer the right to buy a security at a certain price during a certain period of time. Risk: High
Futures A contract where you buy or sell at a predetermined price in the future. Risk: High
Futures