Cryptography is the study of encryption. Encryption is converting information. to a secret format / cipher text. Decryption is conversion back to plain text. An. algorithm is a mathematical formula for encrypting or decrypting. An. algorithm plus a variable secret key is used to encrypt data. Cryptography.
Balanced Mutual Fund. A mutual fund with a portfolio mixing stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents in different types of securities in a more-or-less fixed ratio. Balanced mutual funds are used for long-term investing.They also seek to diversify one's portfolio and avoid volatility in any one market.It is an example of an asset allocation fund. mutual fund with a portfolio mixing stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents in different types of securities in a more-or-less fixed ratio.
Segregated Fund. DEFINITION of 'Segregated Fund'. A type of pool investment that is similar to a mutual fund, but is considered an insurance product. Proceeds received by the insurance company are used to purchase underlying assets, and then shares of the segregated funds are sold to investors. BREAKING DOWN 'Segregated Fund'.