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IntroductionMarket Abbreviations Stock Market Statistics Thinking about Your Financial Future Search for Advisors Financial Calculators Financial Media Federal Agencies and Programs

Investment PortfoliosModern Portfolio Theories Investment Strategy Practical Portfolio Management Info Diversification Ratings Activities Abroad Trading Markets

Investment Terminology and InstrumentsBasics Investment Terminology Trading Bonds Mutual Funds Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)Stocks Annuities

Technical Analysis and TradingAnalysis Basics Technical Indicators Trading Models Patterns Trading Options Trading Forex Trading Commodities Speculative Investments

Cryptocurrencies and BlockchainBlockchain Bitcoin Ethereum Litecoin Ripple Taxes and Regulation

RetirementSocial Security Benefits Long-Term Care Insurance General Retirement Info Health Insurance Medicare and Medicaid Life Insurance Wills and Trusts

Retirement Accounts401(k) and 403(b) Plans Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)SEP and SIMPLE IRAs Keogh Plans Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plans Self-Employed 401(k)s and 457s Pension Plan Rules Cash-Balance Plans Thrift Savings Plans and 529 Plans and ESA

Personal FinancePersonal Banking Personal Debt Home Related Tax Forms Small Business Income Investments IRS Rules and Publications Personal Life Mortgage

Corporate BasicsBasics Corporate Structure Corporate Fundamentals Corporate Debt Risks Economics Corporate Accounting Dividends Earnings

What is a Bond Purchase Agreement?

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Keywords: investment banks, dealer firm, selling agreement, firm-commitment, best-efforts, all or none, minimum maximum, market-out clause,

What is an Abandonment Clause?

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Keywords: counter-parties, construction law, maritime insurance, property insurance, boat insurance, abandonment clause,

What is a Market Maker?

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Keywords: securities, trading, broker-dealers, investment basics, market makers,

What is a market-maker spread?

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Keywords: stocks, liquidity, bid and ask prices, forex market, Designated market Makers (DMMs), market makers, appointment,

How can I check if my portfolio is diversified?

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Keywords: mutual funds, asset allocation, diversification, investment portfolio, diversifiable risk, asset classes, Diversification Score®,

What is absolute frequency?

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Keywords: Relative Strength Index (RSI), statistics, frequencies, probability, empirical studies, relative frequency, observations, data set, bin, class, cumulative frequency,

What is an asset mix?

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Keywords: risk tolerance, asset allocation, stocks, bonds, time horizon, asset classes, cash equivalents,

What Does Mark to Market (MTM) Mean?

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Keywords: mutual funds, securities, accounting, Mark to Market (MTM),

What Are the Basics of Mutual Funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, qualified plans, prospectus, breakpoint, share classes, no-load, separate accounts,

Who Can Put Money into an IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, Roth IRA, contribution limits, qualified plans, income limits, phase-out, traditional 401(k),

What is the right mix of assets for me?

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Keywords: risk tolerance, portfolio management, asset allocation, alternative investments, investment portfolio, asset classes, Diversification Score®,

What does out of the money (OTM) mean?

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Keywords: profit, security, call option, put option, strike price, derivative, Out of The Money (OTM), options,

What if My Life Insurance Doesn’t Pay the Death Benefit to My Survivors?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, contestability period, suicide clause,

What is asset allocation?

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Keywords: portfolio management, portfolio theories, asset allocation, correlation, diversifiable risk, asset classes, Diversification Score®,

What is market research?

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Keywords: marketing, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), statistical analysis, target market, market research,

What does Bid Mean?

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Keywords: trading, bid and ask prices, investment basics, market makers,

What are the Expenses Associated with Buying and Owning Mutual Funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, active management, passive management, expense ratio, share classes, CDSC (contingent deferred sales charge),

Do I Need a Financial Advisor?

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Keywords: financial advisors, financial planning, investment portfolio, asset classes,

What is market efficiency?

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Keywords: passive investing, active management, bid and ask prices, efficient market hypothesis, index investing, market makers,

What is the role of asset allocation in my investments?

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Keywords: asset allocation, diversifiable risk, investment strategy, asset classes, investment basics,

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