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The difference between stocks, bonds, and commodities
Stock: The shares of a company or corporation.
Bonds: A certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation guaranteeing payment of the original investment plus interest by a specified future date.
Commodities: an article of trade or commerce, esp. a product as distinguished from a service.
While bonds generally promise a fixed return, earnings on commodities and stocks go up and down as determined by the free market.
Stock: The shares of a company or corporation.
Bonds: A certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation guaranteeing payment of the original investment plus interest by a specified future date.
Commodities: an article of trade or commerce, esp. a product as distinguished from a service.
While bonds generally promise a fixed return, earnings on commodities and stocks go up and down as determined by the free market.
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A couple good places to research bonds
The following companies rate the financial condition of corporations and municipalities issuing bonds. Their ratings are available online and at many public libraries.
* Standard & Poor’s
* Moody’s Investors Services
* Weiss Ratings
The following companies rate the financial condition of corporations and municipalities issuing bonds. Their ratings are available online and at many public libraries.
* Standard & Poor’s
* Moody’s Investors Services
* Weiss Ratings
Reference: http://www.consumeraction.gov/caw_investing_general_tips.shtml
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Diversify your portfolio
Some investments perform better than others in certain situations. For example, when interest rates go up, bond prices tend to go down. One industry may struggle while another prospers. Putting your money in a variety of investment options can help to reduce your risk.
Some investments perform better than others in certain situations. For example, when interest rates go up, bond prices tend to go down. One industry may struggle while another prospers. Putting your money in a variety of investment options can help to reduce your risk.
Reference: http://www.consumeraction.gov/caw_investing_general_tips.shtml
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