money market funds

Stock Funds, also known as Equity Funds, can yield higher returns, but pose greater risks. Stock mutual funds invest pooled amounts of money in the stocks of public companies. Stocks represent part ownership, or equity, in companies, and the aim of stock ownership is to see the value of the ...

Common money market instruments are as follows: Bankers' Acceptance - A draft issued by a bank that will be accepted for payment, effectively the same as a cashier's check. A check written by a financial institution on its own funds. It is then signed by a representative of the financial institution ...

Growth Funds are funds that appreciate in value and yield a high return on equity (ROE). Growth funds invest in stocks of companies that the portfolio managers believe have the greatest potential for long-term growth. They could include companies in fast-growing industries like technology and healthcare, or established companies that ...