Fund
DEFINITION
A pool of money set aside for a specific purpose, often invested to produce income.
Mutual Fund
DEFINITION
An investment vehicle that pools together money from many investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.
Loan
DEFINITION
An amount of money borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest.
Principal
DEFINITION
The initial amount of money borrowed or still owed on a loan, separate from interest.
Interest
DEFINITION
The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan amount.
Lender
DEFINITION
An individual, a public or private group, or a financial institution that makes funds available to a borrower with the expectation of being repaid.
Mortgage
DEFINITION
A specific type of loan used to purchase real estate.
Index Fund
DEFINITION
A type of mutual fund or ETF with a portfolio constructed to match or track the components of a market index.
Maturity Date
DEFINITION
The final payment date of a loan or other financial instrument.
Secured Loan
DEFINITION
A loan in which the borrower pledges an asset (e.g., car or property) as collateral.
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