What is Bitcoin?: Bitcoin, often called the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, is a decentralized digital currency that operates independently of traditional financial institutions like central banks or governments. Launched in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto, it was distributed freely to the public, marking the beginning of a new era in finance. In…
What Are Bonds? Bonds are a type of investment that is similar to stock in that they are a “loan” to a company or government that pays one back at a specific interest rate. Like a stock, money invested in bonds can be used to fund the operations of whoever offers the bond. Bonds are…
What are BDCs or business development companies? BDC stands for a business development company. This is a type of stock that deals with businesses that invest in other businesses that are small, medium, or distressed businesses. They are somewhat higher risk, but like REITs, typically offer higher than average dividends. A BDC must invest at…
What are MLPs or Master Limited Partnerships? MLP stands for a master limited partnership. An MLP basically is a type of stock that exists as a publicly traded limited partnership. Everyone who invests in shares, or rather “units”, of an MLP is technically considered a “limited partner”. Master Limited Partnerships have two different types of…
