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An investment involves using capital in the present to increase an asset's value over time. Investment may include bonds, stocks, real estate, or alternative ...

An exchange-traded fund is an investment vehicle that pools a group of securities into a fund. It can be traded like an individual stock on an exchange.

A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

Investing is to grow one's money over time. The core premise of investing is the expectation of a positive return in the form of income or price appreciation.

A security is a fungible, negotiable financial instrument that represents some type of financial value, usually in the form of a stock, bond, or option.

A fixed-income security is an investment that provides a return through fixed periodic interest payments and the eventual return of principal at maturity.

A capital gain refers to the increase in the value of a capital asset when it is sold. It occurs when you sell an asset for more than what you originally paid ...