Financial Glossary
Quick definitions for the metrics and concepts you see in StockLrn.
Bond Yield
The return an investor earns on a bond, expressed as an annual percentage.
Coupon Rate
The annual interest rate paid by a bond issuer on the bond's face value.
Duration
A measure of a bond's sensitivity to interest rate changes, expressed in years.
Credit Rating
An assessment of the creditworthiness of a bond issuer, assigned by rating agencies.
Municipal Bonds
Debt securities issued by state and local governments, often offering tax-exempt interest income.
Treasury Securities
Debt instruments issued by the U.S. government, considered among the safest investments.
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