TREASURY BOND - T-BOND
Negotiable, fixed-interest debt security with a maturity of more than 10 years. Backed by the US government, interest is paid semi-annually and income from this security is only taxes at the federal level. Such bonds are issued with a minimum denomination of $1,000 and primarily sold through auction.
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Settling mutual obligations at the net value of a contract as opposed to its gross dollar value.
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Bank deposit that can be immediately withdrawn, transferred, or otherwise transacted by the depositor. Banks are required to maintain reserves on h ...
Value Fund
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Market Order
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