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Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) were an advancement of securitization. While in securitization, the securities issued by Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) are backed by the loans and receivables, the CDOs are backed by pool of bonds, asset backed securities, REITs, and other CDOs. Accordingly, it covers both Collateralized Bond Obligations (CBOs) and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs). …

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Technology has been a backbone for the Financial Services sector. Capitalism may not have been where it’s today if it weren’t for the technological developments that have taken place over the years. Major developments in the IT sector enable a need for change in the Financial Services sector as well. One such development that has …

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The world markets have been shaken by the Covid-19 turmoil. The bear has taken over the long ranging bull in a short span of time, but Bill Ackman, the American Investor and Hedge Fund Manager turned a $27 million position into a $2.6 billion during this time. Bill Ackman is the founder and CEO of …

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Desperate times call for desperate measures. In times like these when the coronavirus has hit the world and brought imbalance to all our lives, people around the world are trying to make ends meet. Countries have gone into complete lockdown. Although many feel that this has created an opportunity in the financial sector as markets …

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Meaning of Insurance Insurance is a contractual agreement between the insurer and the insurance company where the insurance company agrees to compensate the insurer against the loss or damage of any property, life or health of any individual against policy premiums. Most insurance policies are taken voluntarily while some may be forced upon you by …

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What is a Depository? A depository is simply defined as a place where things are stored. In financial terms, depository refers to an institution or an organization which holds securities in De-Mat (Dematerialized) Form for all shares, debentures, mutual funds, derivatives, F&O’s and commodities.   US Depository DTCC also known as the Depository Trust & …

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Investing in equities isn’t just a matter of deciding which shares or funds to buy and which markets to buy them in. Investor strategies are as varied and colorful as the people who employ them and it is unprecedented that rarely do investors stick to a single strategy.   Long and Short Positions When you …

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