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The return on an investment expressed as a percentage. Alternatively, the profit or income that an investment or property will return; the money derived from any business venture, usually expressed as an annual percentage of the initial investment.

The different type of investments offered by corporations and government authorities. Shares, debentures and bonds are examples of securities.

A coupon that is paid twice a year.

 

Money invested for a fixed period of time at a predetermined rate of interest.

Reserve Bank of Australia

 

Any market in which existing securities are traded as distinct from the primary market, in which securities are first issued.

The entity, which issues a fixed interest security, is referred to as the issuer or borrower. (NTTC for Territory Bonds.)