People think that investing in equity funds is very complex, but I feel that investing in debt mutual funds is equally, if not more complex. Investing in a debt fund carries its own risks. In this ...

In the world of bonds and fixed income, US billionaire Howard Marks is a titan. After making a name for himself at Citicorp in the 1970s and then TCW Group in the 1980s trading distressed bonds, he ...

In this series on portfolio basics, I’ll explain some of the fundamentals of putting together sound portfolios. I’ll start with some of the most widely used types of investments and walk through what ...

Learn what external debt is, its types, and how it contrasts with internal debt. Understand the implications of foreign borrowing for a country’s economy.

Borrowers may look to sinking funds as a way to help plan for potential student loan debt cancellation. These specialized funds are money set aside for specific goals, and the payment of student loan ...

Index funds are one of the most popular types of investments because of their simplicity, low cost and diversification benefits. In general, index funds seek to replicate the performance of an ...

Explore conditionality, its role in international aid, loan agreements, and public welfare, and understand its various types, applications, and potential criticisms.