I could spend a thousand years pointing out all the inconsistencies of the French language, but I won’t. Why ? Because no, I don’t have a thousand years ahead of me. I made an abuse of language, and I apologize for it, but it was a question of introducing the subject of the day: the…
What Is a Risk-Free Asset? A risk-free asset is one that has a certain future return—and virtually no possibility of loss. Debt obligations issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (bonds, notes, and especially Treasury bills) are considered to be risk-free because the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. government backs them. Because…
We have all heard lately of the movement calling for a boycott of the next FIFA World Cup in Qatar for many valid and legitimate reasons: respect for human rights, the treatment reserved for workers on site to build the stadiums, ecology… But there are also plenty of objective reasons, and more trivial ones of…
What Is a Compulsory Convertible Debenture (CCD)? A compulsory convertible debenture (CCD) is a type of bond which must be converted into stock by a specified date. It is classified as a hybrid securityas it is neither purely a bond nor purely a stock. A debenture is a medium- to long-term debt security issued by…
Sometimes you want to think a little and look at something a little more complex than Julie Lescaut, because it’s already shit, but in addition, there are a lot of other quality to watch. If you want to rack your brains and accept not understanding a storyline for a few episodes while telling yourself that…
The eurobond is a type of bond that is issued in a currency that is different from that of the country or market in which it is issued. Despite its name, it has no particular connection to Europe or the euro currency. Due to this external currency characteristic, these types of bonds are also known as external bonds….
Since the start of the gathering of the Blues, it was feared that something deeper would affect the last golden ball Karim Benzema. And when he’s supposed to get better, whammy, a new injury that definitely rules him out of the World Cup. And all of a sudden, we remember that it’s November, that it’s…
What Are the Pros and Cons of Single Stocks in Your Portfolio? Stocks, mutual fundsor exchange traded funds (ETFs): What is the best option when you want to invest in the stock market? Is it worth the time and risk to have single stocks in your portfolio, or should you instead select mutual funds or ETFs, which…
Can’t wait for Christmas? And you need something to wait until 24 (or 25 if you like?). This something could be an advent calendar for example, just to have a small gift every day for 24 days. Except that chocolate is enough, we’re going to pimp it all up a bit with a rum advent…