Bonds Guides

What Is a Prospectus?

By Beatrice Mastropietro January 30th, 2022

If you are thinking about investing in securities, it is important to read the prospectus carefully before making any decisions. This guide will provide an overview of what a prospectus is and explain why it is so important.

What Are Reverse Convertible Notes (RCNs)?

By Beatrice Mastropietro November 7th, 2021

The Reverse Convertible Note (RCN) is a hybrid security that combines aspects of debt and equity. The RCN provides the investor with an option to convert their investment into shares in the future, typically upon maturity. This guide will discuss what RCNs are, how they work, and why you should consider investing in them.

What Is Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)?

By Beatrice Mastropietro September 18th, 2021

Many are unaware of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) or what it accomplishes. This guide will explain who SIPC protects, how it operates, and why it is crucial to your investment portfolio.

Ally Invest Review 2020: Pros, Cons, and All You Need to Know

By Osaemezu Ogwu September 16th, 2020

Find everything you wanted to know about Ally Invest – one of the best brokers in terms of low-cost commissions and fees.

10 Best Vanguard Funds for New Investors

By Adedamola Bada July 22nd, 2020

With Vanguard, investors can purchase mutual funds with low risk and excellent performance over time. In this guide, we’ve collected some of the best Vanguard funds.

How to Invest During a Bear Market?

By Osaemezu Ogwu July 15th, 2020

Knowing how to invest in a bear market is vital if you want to protect or increase your portfolio. Here’re the key strategies and tips for investing when markets are in red.

What Are the Best Alternatives to Bloomberg Terminal?

By Osaemezu Ogwu May 18th, 2020

If you’re looking to cut costs but still get the great features as evident on the Bloomberg Terminal, we’ll show you some good platforms to use.

What Is Socially Responsible Investing?

By Adedamola Bada April 9th, 2020

Socially Responsible Investing, or investments that meet a standard of social responsibility, proved to have numerous societal and monetary advantages. However, there are also some considerations to keep in mind.

What Is Bloomberg Terminal and How to Use It?

By Osaemezu Ogwu April 6th, 2020

Here’s a Bloomberg Terminal guide for new and existing users of the software. This tutorial gives you an insight into the features of this highly functional tool and how to access them easily, irrespective of the financial market you’re trading.

What Is a Spot Market?

By Adedamola Bada March 15th, 2020

Guide to what is spot market and it’s a definition. Check out examples of the cash market along with its components and key terms.

Categories and Types of Bonds Explained

By Adedamola Bada December 12th, 2019

One common borrowing option which is used by governments and corporations throughout the whole world is called bonds. Find its types and categories explained below.