FINACE-AND-MONEY (1)
FINACE-AND-MONEY (1)
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o Money is a medium of exchange that facilitates trade and serves
as a unit of account, a store of value, and a standard of deferred
payment.
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1. Principal:
o The principal is the original sum of money borrowed from the lender. For
example, if you take out a loan of $10,000, that amount is your principal.
2. Interest:
o Interest is the cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual
percentage rate (APR). It represents the lender's compensation for providing the
loan.
o Interest can be fixed (remains constant over the life of the loan) or variable
(changes based on prevailing interest rates).
3. Term:
o The term of a loan refers to the time period over which the loan must be repaid.
Common loan terms range from a few months to 30 years or more.
o Short-term loans typically have higher interest rates but are paid off quickly.
Long-term loans often have lower monthly payments but cost more in interest
over time.
4. Repayment Schedule:
o Loans are repaid over time in regular installments, often monthly. Payments
typically include both principal and interest. In the early stages of a loan, a larger
portion of the payment usually goes toward interest.
5. Collateral:
o Some loans are secured by collateral (e.g., a house or car). If the borrower
defaults, the lender can seize the collateral to recover the debt.
o Unsecured loans (e.g., personal loans, credit cards) do not require collateral but
often come with higher interest rates due to the increased risk for the lender.
Imagine you buy 100 shares of Company X at $50 per share. Your
initial investment is $5,000. If the share price increases to $70, your
shares are now worth $7,000. If Company X declares a dividend of $2
per share, you would receive $200 in dividends. Conversely, if the
share price falls to $30, your shares are worth $3,000, resulting in a
loss if you were to sell at that price.
4. Debentures are a type of debt instrument used by companies and
governments to raise capital. They are similar to bonds but usually
unsecured, meaning they aren't backed by any collateral. Instead, they
are supported only by the issuer's creditworthiness and reputation.