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What is a Convertible Bond?
A convertible bond, also known as convertible debt, is debt that can be converted to equity (in the form of common stock) at the discretion of the bondholder.
There are typically windows that an investor can choose to convert the bond to equity, which an investor may choose to do if they have confidence the company will continue to perform well.
Because a convertible bond has the option to convert to stock, it typically offers a lower interest rate since the conversion capability itself has value.
What Types of Bonds Are There?
What is a Corporate Bond?
What is a Callable Bond?
What is a Partnership?
A partnership is a business owned by two or more people, usually designated as an LLC
What is Form 5405: Repayment of First-Time Homebuyer Credit?
Form 5405 is the filing for those who sell their home or see it destroyed within 36 months of receiving the first...
What is the Falling Wedge (Bullish) Pattern?
The Falling Wedge pattern forms when a stock’s price appears to be spiraling downward with two down-sloping lines
What is Subordinated Debt?
Subordinated Debt is a junior security which will be serviced after the Unsubordinated Debt in the event of a bankruptcy
What is Accountant Responsibility?
Accountants and companies have responsibilities for maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and accounts
What is currency exchange?
Currencies are exchanged for each other on a massive scale on the international Forex market. Millions engage in trading
What is Dividend Enhanced Convertible Stock (DECS)?
DECS - This is a type of automatically convertible security that comes in the form of preferred stock shares, which...
What is a Hybrid REIT?
A Hybrid REIT blends the two major classes of REITs (Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs) to give the investor increased...
What is a penny stock?
A penny Stock is a term for equity shares valued below $5, many of which are not registered with the SEC and trade OTC
What is a Yield Curve?
A yield curve is an illustration of the current duration-to-yield relationship for bonds of the same credit rating...