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Glossary
C
Serves as a measure to assess the relationship of two variables. Investors measure how independently the price of different investments or markets develop over time. A correlation of 1.0 is considered a perfect correlation, meaning that two variables are highly correlated and tend to move in the same direction. A –1.0 is considered a perfectly negative correlation, at which two variables tend to move in the opposite direction. A correlation of 0.0 would mean that two variables are uncorrelated, moving in prices completely independent of what the other variable does.
The annual interest paid on a debt security. A coupon is usually stated in terms of the rate paid on a bond's face value.
D
Occurs when a bond issuer fails to make payments within the specified period.
Diversification is a concept of spreading risks across different types of asset classes, industries, geographies, and other categories. The goal is to reduce overall risk by minimizing the impact of any single investment's poor performance while potentially enhancing risk-adjusted returns. Diversification helps create a more balanced portfolio that can better withstand market fluctuations.
Duration is a measure, expressed in years, that indicates how sensitive the price of a bond or bond fund is to changes in interest rates. It estimates the percentage change in the bond's price for a 1% change in interest rates. A higher duration means the bond is more sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, while a lower duration indicates less sensitivity.
H
Bonds that are issued by below-investment-grade-rated issuers and usually offer a relatively high yield to investors in order to compensate them for undertaking an investment with higher default risk.
I
Refers to a bond with a credit rating from a rating agency that indicates that a bond has a relatively low risk of default.
S
The percentage difference in current yields of various classes of high-yield bonds compared against investment-grade corporate bonds, Treasury bonds, or another benchmark bond measure. Spreads are often expressed as a difference in percentage points or basis points.
Y
Is the total annualized return an investor can expect to earn if they hold a bond until its maturity date, assuming all interest payments are reinvested at the same rate. YTM takes into account the bond's current market price, its face value, the coupon interest payments, and the time remaining until maturity. It is a key measure for comparing bonds with different prices, coupons, and maturities, providing a comprehensive view of a bond's potential return.
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