Category: Investing
What Is an Accredited Investor?
Many investment opportunities are restricted to accredited investors. This includes early-stage start-up investments and commercial real estate crowdfunding. These types of assets are considered private placements and not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The purpose of these guidelines is to protect potential investors from risky ventures and losses they may be unable…
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Investing In Government-Sponsored Enterprise Securities
Investing in Government-sponsored enterprise securities (GSEs) has several advantages. They offer relatively low-interest rates, competitive returns, and relative safety. While the creditworthiness of GSEs is not explicitly guaranteed by the government, there is an implicit government guarantee. This guarantee helps to prevent important institutions from defaulting on their debt. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk…
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