Trading Instruments
Trading instruments are the assets or markets that are bought and sold by traders in the pursuit of profits. Major trading instruments include stocks, bonds, commodities, options, currencies, indexes, ETFs, and many more.
Credit Default Swap (CDS) Definition
A credit default swap (CDS) is a particular type of swap designed to transfer the credit exposure of fixed income products between two or mo...
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How to Sell Put Options to Benefit in Any Market
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An Introduction to Structured Products
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Swap Rate Definition & Examples
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Greenshoe Options: An IPO's Best Friend
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Credit Default Swaps: An Introduction
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Derivatives 101
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Use Stops To Protect Yourself From Market Loss
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5 Popular Derivatives And How They Work
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American vs. European Options: What's the Difference?
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Short (or Short Position) Definition
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Over-The-Counter Market
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How Does the ISIN Numbering System Work?
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Price Discovery
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Why is the initial value of a forward contract set to zero?
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How can derivatives be used for risk management?
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How is the price of a derivative determined?
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Introducing The VIX Options
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What is the difference between a currency and interest rate swap?
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5 Common Mistakes Young Investors Make
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What do all of the letters in a stock option ticker symbol mean?
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Calculate a Forward Rate in Excel
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Warrants: A Risky But High-Return Investment Tool
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When and How to Take Profits on Options
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The Benefits And Value Of Stock Options
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Explaining Forward and Futures Contracts
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Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) Definition
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Clearing House Definition
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Forward Rate Agreement (FRA) Definition
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Notional Value Definition
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How To Value Interest Rate Swaps
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Breakeven Point (BEP) Definition and Examples
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Giants Of Finance: John Maynard Keynes
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Covered Interest Rate Parity Definition
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Swaption - Guide to Swap Options
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Overnight Index Swap Definition & Calculation
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Liquidity Preference Theory
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Fully Diluted Shares & Example
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Forward Price Definition
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Clearing
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Underlying Asset Definition
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Counterparty Definition
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Letter of Guarantee Definition
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Forward Points
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Cross Trade
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Forward Contract Definition
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Omnibus Account
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Right Of First Refusal
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Equity Swap
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Spot Price Definition
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Inverse Transaction
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Arrears Swap
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Strong Hands
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Different Types of Swaps
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Spot Market
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Unwind Definition
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Binary Option Definition and Example
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Risk Reversal Definition
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Land Lease Option
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What does "guns and butter" refer to?
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Do I Own a Stock on the Trade Date or Settlement Date?