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Glossary of Investment Terms

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Fiscal Drag   A term used to describe a situation where there is little government spending to encourage growth in an economy. This usually occurs as a result of high deficits that require a reduction in government spending.

Fiscal Policy   Federal government policy of directing the economy through taxation and government spending.

Fixed Income Security   A preferred stock or debt instrument that has a stipulated interest or dividend rate, e.g. a bond or GIC . This term is often used in reference to an overall investment policy, e.g., fixed income portion of a portfolio.

Fluctuation   A variation in the market price of a security.

Free Floating Currency   Not fixed or tied to any other currency. It is valued in open markets based on that country's economic and political outlook.