Explain the definition yield curve and why it matters.
For the FOUR points, watch this video and read the short article. Explain the definition yield curve and why it matters. Then 2-3 sentences of the current yield curve and what it means.https://www.investopedia.com/terms/y/yieldcurve.asp#:~:text=A%20yield%20curve%20is%20a,rate%20changes%20and%20economic%20activity.https://www.thestreet.com/video/60-seconds-what-is-the-yield-curve-and-what-does-it-scream-recession-14564541Bonds. How do they compare?For the FOUR points, look at the bond page of the fidelity web site. Or use another site or sites. Compare five investments briefly: Individual bonds, bond funds, bond ETFs, Certificates of Deposit, and Money Market Funds. When would you (or your client if you plan such a future) use each? https://www.fidelity.com/fixed-income-bonds/overviewFor the FOUR points, write 5-6 sentences on one of the following:1)Junk bonds – Give a little history. They were big in the 80s2)Preferred stock – why does common stock get all the attention?3)Bond ratings – How did these help create the mortgage crisis in the 2008 timeframe?4)Compare corporate and government bonds. Which have more risk and return? Why would you invest in each?
