investing

fixed income

Investments that provide a regular, predetermined return, such as bonds and certificates of deposit.

Example

"Retirees often shift to fixed income investments for predictable monthly income."

💡 Memory Tip

FIXED income — the income amount is FIXED. You know exactly what you'll get.

Etymology

Fixed (predetermined) + income (money received) — income that is fixed in advance.

Common Misspellings

fixed incomfixd incomefixed incmefixed incomme

Related Terms

bondyieldcoupon

See Also

certificate of deposit

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