Guaranteed Investment Fund (GIF): How It Works, Benefits, and Risks
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Key terms
- Emergency FundA savings buffer designed to cover 3-6 months of living expenses in case of job loss, medical emergency, or other unexpected financial setback. Essential for financial security.
- ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)An investment fund that trades on stock exchanges, holding assets like stocks, commodities, or bonds. ETFs offer diversification and typically have lower fees than mutual funds.
- Index FundA type of mutual fund or ETF designed to track the performance of a specific market index, like the S&P 500. Known for low fees and passive management strategy.
- Mutual FundAn investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities, professionally managed by a fund manager.
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