Current proxies are not collected and older proxies vary by company and year. Mutual funds consist of stocks, bonds, currencies, or other investment vehicles. Mutual funds also invest by sector and category, such as small-caps, blue chips, technology, aggressive growth, income, utilities, etc. By investing in mutual funds the investor achieves greater asset diversification and greater stability than with individual investments. Corporations and government entities issue bonds to raise money for acquisitions or financing.
Commodities define a broad spectrum of products and instruments.
These products and instruments can include precious metals, agricultural items, energy related issues, currencies, interest rates, or equity indexes. They are constantly in flux. Mergers, name changes, spin-offs, charter cancellations, bankruptcies, stock splits, are but a few reasons for capital change. It is important for an investor to be aware of this common situation and realize that sources exist that may help in clarifying a company's current position. Foreign Companies Foreign public companies issue stock just like their American public counterparts.