Glossary

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There are currently 7 names in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Capital Gain
A capital gain is when you sell an asset at a price higher than the amount you initially paid for it.

Certificate of Deposit
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a type of savings account where you deposit a specific amount of money for a set period of time. In return, the bank pays you interest. Once the agreed-upon period ends, you receive your original deposit amount along with any earned interest.

Closed-End Fund
An investment fund that issues a specific number of shares; its capitalization is fixed. The shares are not redeemable, but are readily transferable and trade on either a stock exchange or the over-the-counter market.

Closing Price
A closing price is the last level at which an asset was traded before the market closed on any given day.

Credit Rating
A credit rating is a numerical assessment that informs lenders about the likelihood of a borrower repaying a loan. It is determined by examining the borrower's financial history.

Credit Risk
Potential that an investment will go down when assigned a negative rating (downgraded) by a reputable credit rating service.

Cut off yield
Rate at which bids are accepted and set as the coupon rate for the security. Bids at yields higher than the cut-off yield are rejected and those lower than the cut-off yield are accepted.

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