In investing, we often refer to simply stocks (equities) and bonds (fixed income). The reality is that there are several different types of stocks and bonds, often with their own

1. Capital appreciation, which is an increase in the value of the investment itself, and 2. Income (or “yield”), which represents payments made to the investor during the holding period,

People invest their money to achieve a goal; whether the goal is retirement, saving for a vacation, or simply to have an emergency nest-egg. As investors track their progress towards