as in adulthoods
the state of being fully grown or developed
people are legally considered to have reached maturity at the age of 18 in the United States
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Recent Examples of maturities
The Treasury curve may have already begun to steepen, and further Fed rate cuts should reduce short-term yields while providing stability across longer maturities.
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Gene Goldman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
One way to stagger liquidity is to build a CD ladder of varying maturities.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
An investment policy that effectively balances these investment maturities can allow technology companies to manage short-term operational needs while positioning themselves for long-term strategic growth.
—Sunayana Gutta, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Long-term maturities, expiring in 10 years or more, are the riskiest.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Short-term maturities, ranging from one year to four years, are the least risky.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The company plans to fund dividends through cash provided by operating activities and proceeds from maturities of marketable securities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 22 Jan. 2025
These instruments – which also tend to have short maturities – provide income but their prices aren’t as sensitive to fluctuations in rates.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Bond funds, particularly those with intermediate or longer maturities, introduce substantial volatility into what is typically intended to be the stable portion of an investor’s portfolio.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Gene Goldman, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
One way to stagger liquidity is to build a CD ladder of varying maturities.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
An investment policy that effectively balances these investment maturities can allow technology companies to manage short-term operational needs while positioning themselves for long-term strategic growth.
—Sunayana Gutta, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Long-term maturities, expiring in 10 years or more, are the riskiest.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Short-term maturities, ranging from one year to four years, are the least risky.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The company plans to fund dividends through cash provided by operating activities and proceeds from maturities of marketable securities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 22 Jan. 2025
These instruments – which also tend to have short maturities – provide income but their prices aren’t as sensitive to fluctuations in rates.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Bond funds, particularly those with intermediate or longer maturities, introduce substantial volatility into what is typically intended to be the stable portion of an investor’s portfolio.
—Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Maturities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturities. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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