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Hybrid Fund

Definition: These are sometimes referred to as "balanced funds".  They're mutual funds that invest in a mix of stocks and bonds (typically 60% stock, 40% bond).  They give investors a single option for achieving diversification.

TeenAnalyst Advice: Hybrid funds are great for investors who are looking for a single investment vehicle to create a diversified portfolio.  If you don't want to mess around with owning a number of different mutual funds, a hybrid fun will take care of all of this.

As for their expense ratio, expect them to be fairly high.  And their returns aren't exceptional, but they certainly provide stability.

 

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First Preferred Stock- It is when a stock takes precedence over other types of stocks. This type of stock is more a higher ranking stock than a common stock also the terms are negotiated between the investor and the company and or corporation with the regards to the dividends and...

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