Some blue-chip companies may be able to successfully borrow from investors without pledging assets. A debenture partially backed by some assets is known as a secured debenture. The total amount of credit card, auto, mortgage or other debt upon which you must pay. Used in some U.S. states, the agreement used to pledge a home or other real estate as security for a loan. Similar to a mortgage.
Derivatives are contracts between a buyer and a seller.
In the case of exchange-traded derivatives, the specifications are defined by the exchange. Contain details that must be disclosed under regulatory guidelines and rules. Reports to shareholders often provide considerable detail beyond the regulated minimum because companies are competing for investor dollars and need to provide reasons why an investor should buy the securities of a particular company. Firms that perform a traditional brokerage role as intermediary and do not provide research advice to clients. They charge lower trading fees than full-service brokers, which include research in their range of services.