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| securities | A general term for bonds and stocks that are sold by corporations and governments to raise large sums of money. |
| bonds | A promise to pay a definite amount of money at a stated interest rate on a specified maturity date. |
| market value | The price at which a share of stock can be bought and sold in the stock market. |
| stockbroker | A licensed specialist who helps investors buy and sell stocks and bonds. |
| commission | A fee charged by brokers for their services. |
| mutual funds | Set up and managed by investment companies that receive money from many investors and buy and sell a variety of investments. |
| preferred stock | Stock that has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends. |
| dividends | Part of the profits that is paid to the stockholders. |
| yield | The rate of return on an investment. |
| stockholder | Part owner of a business. |
