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Money Market
Code: STPT600
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X 1
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$49
Investment
Investments involve allocating money or resources to an asset, project, or venture with the expectation of generating income, profit, or appreciating value over time. Here are some common types of investments and their descriptions:
Stocks
- Common Stocks: Represent ownership in a company. Shareholders may receive dividends and have voting rights.
- Preferred Stocks: Provide fixed dividends and have priority over common stocks in the event of liquidation but typically lack voting rights.
Bonds
- Government Bonds: Issued by governments to fund expenditures. Examples include U.S. Treasury bonds, municipal bonds.
- Corporate Bonds: Issued by companies to raise capital. Higher risk and return compared to government bonds.
- Municipal Bonds: Issued by states, cities, or counties. Often tax-exempt.
Mutual Funds
- Pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.
- Managed by professional fund managers.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
- Similar to mutual funds but trade like stocks on an exchange.
- Offer diversification and typically lower fees.
