In this section, you will find a comprehensive glossary of topics and terms.
Is the allocation of assets to different asset classes, regions and currencies.
Is a comparison or reference value.
are debt securities where the issuer can take out a loan on the capital market. Bonds can be issued in different currencies and have different maturities and interest rates.
"Buy and hold" is an investment strategy. Securities are purchased once and then held in the portfolio for the long term.
In a forward transaction, the investor has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a security at a previously determined price.
Return on a bond when it is held in the portfolio for a period of time taking into account all sources of return.
Are fixed-return securities. Aside from a fixed interest rate and the right to the reimbursement of the par value at maturity, convertible bonds additionally grant the right to convert the capital invested into shares of the underlying company.
Is an indicator for convertible bond investors. Many convertibles are more involved in the upward trend of the underlying share price rather than its decrease. This can also be referred to as the “convex profile”.
In some regions there are political, social or economic uncertainties that can jeopardize the value of an investment.
Are issued by mortgage banks which are secured by a pool of mortgages.
Is the difference in yield between a corporate bond and a risk-free bond of the same maturity.
is risk that the creditworthiness of a debtor deteriorates and leads to a payment default.
An assessment of the ability of a person, a state or a company to meet debt obligations.
Is the risk that a borrower or the issuer of a security can no longer meet its obligations. In this case, the creditor or investor may even face a total loss.
Financial instrument whose price depends on one or more underlying securities.
Company profits paid to shareholders.
Is the peak-to-trough decline during a specific recorded period of an investment. It is usually quoted as the percentage between the peak and the trough. It describes the maximum loss in value after which an asset returns to its original value. Can be for investors who are interested in looking at risk and potential profit.
Is a measure of a bond’s sensitivity to interest rate changes. Duration is expressed as a number of years.
The exchange rates of foreign currencies may fluctuate sharply and lead to losses for investors and companies.
Is a business’s cash flow which can be used, for example, for acquisitions, dividend payments and share buybacks.
Are financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset, such as a physical commodity or a financial instrument, at a predetermined future date.
Designates the highest price reached by the net asset value (see “net asset value”) of an investment fund at the end of the period in question.
Bond index that tracks the performance of government bonds that have an investment-grade rating.
Is a credit rating of fixed-income securities, to which rating agencies certify a good to very good credit rating (see also “Non-Investment Grade”).
Is the risk to companies or investors when the valuation of certain securities changes, for example, in the case of equities, interest rates or currencies.
Is the asset value of a fund minus the value of its liabilities.
Bonds to which rating agencies have given a less positive credit rating (see also "Investment Grade").
Securities traded on the markets fluctuate in value depending on supply and demand.
Is a ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share.
Quantitative tightening is a monetary policy measure aimed at withdrawing liquidity from the banking system. This involves a central bank reducing its securities holdings ‒ for example, by not reinvesting government bonds at maturity.
The assets managed in an investment fund may consist of several share classes. The investment concept in these funds is generally the same. There may be differences in the structure of the fees, the distribution of income, the currency or the limits of the investment.
Targeted selection of shares in individual companies.
Refers to the total return of an investment. In the case of bonds, it is composed of interest income and potential price gains.
Is the mathematical quantity indicating the margin of fluctuation of the price of securities, commodities, interest rates or investment fund shares.
This represents the right, but not the obligation, to buy (Call) or sell (Put) underlying securities at a pre-determined price.
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