The combination of two or more companies. A mutual fund that seeks income, liquidity, and a stable share price by investing in very short-term investments. A type of defined contribution plan in which employer contributions are based on a percentage of the employee's pay. Inc. A company that independently rates bonds covering the entire U.S. bond market. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom represent about two-thirds of the index.
Japan represents about three-fourths of the index.
A debt obligation issued by a state or local government. An investment company that pools the money of many shareholders and invests it in a variety of securities in an effort to achieve a specific objective over time. Inc. All rights reserved. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor. Your use of this site signifies that you accept our Terms and Conditions of Use .