Fixed-Income Security
An investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments and eventual return of principle at maturity. Unlike a variable-income security where payments change based on some underlying measure, such as short-term interest rates, fixed-income securities payments are known in advance.
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An example of a fixed-income security would be a 5% fixed-rate government bond where a $1,000 investment would result in an annual $50 payment until maturity when the investor would receive the $1,000 back. Generally, these types of assets offer a lower return on investment because they guarantee income.
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See also: Annuity, Bonds, Coupon Bond, Fixed Rate Capital Security, GIC, Maturity
Also spelled: Fixed Income, Fixed Income Security
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