"bonds"

In a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF), fund assets are the sum of all of the fund’s holdings and cash, minus any debts.

A fixed return investment is a type of investment that grows at a guaranteed rate of interest.

A fixed income fund is a type of fund that pools money from many investors and invests it in fixed-income securities such as bonds.

Fitch Ratings is an international financial rating agency that rates the credit quality of bonds, issuers of securities, national governments and individuals.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the self-regulatory agency that oversees the securities industry in the United States.

Diversification is an investment risk management tool that involves allocating portions of a portfolio among different assets or asset classes.

A convertible bond is a type of debt security that can be converted into equity by exchanging the bond for a fixed number of company stock shares.

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is a professional designation that signifies an advanced level of competence and integrity in financial analysis.

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a type of investment issued by commercial bank that pays a fixed rate of interest.

A bond is a type of fixed-rate investment that governments and corporations issue to raise capital.