Articles Posted in Investment Terms and Concepts

How to invest in an IPO (Initial Public Offering): An initial public offering (IPO) gives the investing public an opportunity to own and participate in the growth of a formerly private company. By their nature, however, IPOs can be risky and speculative investments. Consequently, it is important that you fully understand all of the information…

Treasury Bills, Bonds and Notes: The purpose of this post is to provide the reader with a description of the investment terms “Treasury Bills, Treasury Bonds and Treasury Notes.” Please keep in mind that this post is being provided for educational purposes only. Consequently, it is not designed to be complete in all material respects.…

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO): The purpose of this post is to provide the reader with a description of the investment phrase “Collateralized Mortgage Obligation.” Please keep in mind that this post is being provided for educational purposes only. Consequently, it is not designed to be complete in all material respects. Thus, it is should not…

Closed-End Fund: The purpose of this post is to provide the reader with a description of the investment phrase “Closed-End Fund.” Please keep in mind that this post is being provided for educational purposes only. Consequently, it is not designed to be complete in all material respects. Thus, it is should not be relied upon…

Variable Annuities: Variable annuities are considered a security and have become a part of the retirement and investment plans of many Americans. Before you buy a variable annuity, you should know some of the basics – and be prepared to ask your insurance agent, broker, financial planner, or other financial professional lots of questions about…

Back-End Load: The purpose of this post is to provide the reader with a description of the investment phrase “back-end load.” Please keep in mind that this post is being provided for educational purposes only. Consequently, it is not designed to be complete in all material respects. Thus, it is should not be relied upon…

Short Sales, Selling Against the Box and Short Sale Restrictions: Whether or not you are an investor, you have probably heard of the concept of short selling. The purpose of this post is to provide the reader with general educational information about this type of trading. Please keep in mind that any information contained herein…

Annuity, Annuitant and Annuitize: The purpose of this post is to provide the reader with a brief description of what an annuity is and, as it relates to this type of product, the significance of the words “annuitant” and “annuitize.” Please keep in mind that this information is being provided for educational purposes only. Consequently,…

Annuity – Florida Annuity and Insurance Fraud Litigation Attorney This post is designed to provide a general definition of the word annuity. It is being provided for general educational purposes only. Thus, it is not designed to be complete in all material respects. If the reader has any questions concerning the contents of this post,…

Active Management – Florida Investment Advisor and Broker – Dealer Investment FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: What is “active” investment management? The purpose of this post is to provide the reader with general educational information relative to this concept. Please keep in mind that this post is not designed to be complete in all material…