Balanced Fund

A Balanced Fund mixes stocks and bonds to achieve steady growth and income while minimizing volatility.

Balance Sheet

The Balance Sheet summarizes assets, liabilities, and equity to show a company’s financial position at a specific date.

Balance of Trade (BOT)

The Balance of Trade measures the difference between exports and imports, influencing GDP, currency value, and economic growth.

Bail-Out

A Bail-Out is an external financial rescue that stabilizes distressed firms or economies to prevent systemic collapse.

Bagehot’s Dictum

Bagehot’s Dictum defines how central banks should lend during crises (freely, securely, and responsibly) to preserve financial stability.