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Definition of structured investment vehicles (SIV)
What is a structured investment vehicle (SIV)? A structured investment vehicle (SIV) is a pool of investment assets that attempts to take advantage of credit spreads between short-term debt and long-term structured finance products such as asset-backed securities ( ABS). An SIV administered by a commercial bank or other asset manager such as a hedge …
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How to save to start an investment portfolio
In these difficult economic times, the idea of putting extra money aside for investments can seem like a daunting task. But planning for the future is essential to financial security. You don’t need to get an economics degree or get a second job to find the extra money needed to start an investment portfolio. Here …