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Holder Identification Number (HIN) is a unique 15-character identifier that is assigned to each security account if the broker is CHESS Sponsored. (more…)

An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is an investment security that combines the features of both mutual funds and stocks. Like mutual funds, ETFs pool money from a group of investors to buy a basket of assets or securities, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities. However, unlike mutual funds, ETFs trade on an exchange, similar to individual stocks. (more…)

Wine investing refers to buying and holding wine with the expectation of making a profit in the future. Wine can be seen as an investment because it can appreciate over time, especially if it is of high quality and rare or unique in some way. (more…)

Private equity funds are investment vehicles that pool together capital from several investors to invest in private companies or assets. Private equity funds are typically managed by a private equity firm and are structured as limited partnerships. (more…)

Hedge funds are alternative investments that use various strategies attempting to generate potentially high returns. Unlike mutual funds and ETFs, hedge funds are less regulated and can pursue more aggressive and speculative investment strategies. (more…)

Alternative investing refers to investments outside traditional stock, bond, and cash holdings. The goal of alternative investing is to provide diversification and attempt potentially higher returns compared to traditional investments. (more…)

Some financial advisers offer discretionary investment management as part of their service, while others do not. (more…)

Discretionary investment management refers to a type of investment management service in which the investment manager has the authority to make investment decisions on behalf of clients without the need to obtain prior approval for each transaction. (more…)

Core-satellite investing is a portfolio management approach that involves dividing a portfolio into two parts: a core portfolio of diversified, low-cost investments and a satellite portfolio of more focused, higher-risk investments.

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Sector investing is an investing strategy where an investor focuses on investments in a specific sector of the economy, such as technology, healthcare, or energy. The idea is to take advantage of growth opportunities and potential outperformance of companies within that sector. (more…)