Asset classes

ETFs and trackers are types of passive investment. They work by replicating a stock index's performance. ETFs and trackers allow investors to invest in a stock index without buying shares in all the companies falling under the index. If you are already a player or a...

CFD stands for contract for difference. CFDs are financial instruments or contracts, simple and inexpensive, that allow trading for all financial instruments such as stocks, indices, commodities, and currencies. They work on a simple principle – require traders to...

Cryptocurrencies are types of digital currencies and some unique codes create them.They dont associate with traditional banking and government systems as they operate outside of them.There are several techniques to start cryptocurrency trading. The first one is a...

The stock market is a platform to do extensive trading in financial instruments like shares, bonds, futures, etc. In more simple words, it is a place that brings buyers and sellers together to trade those financial instruments of listed companies. Currently, stock...

Forex markets let traders exchange currenciesIt can take various forms from real currencies to derivatesThese markets are often very liquid and are traded 24h-5days a week The foreign exchange market or forex (FX) is a decentralized marketplace to buy or sell...

Penny stocks are stocks that trade at a very low price.A penny stock often lists on smaller stock exchanges. They also trade through Over The Counter (OTC). What are penny stocks? Penny stocks are stocks that trade at a very low price (usually for less that $5 per...

Fixed income is a class of assets and securities which pay predefined fixed cashflow.It often pays interests or dividends.When the asset arrives at maturity, investors are paid back for their original investment. When you ask the average person about fixed income...

Derivatives are financial securities that have a value dependent or gotten from an underlying asset or group of assets.Derivatives can either trade on an exchange or over-the-counter (OTC).Multiple types of derivatives exist: futures, forward contracts, swaps or...

A commodity market allows investor to buy and sell raw products.Commodities range from natural resources to livestock or agricultural goods.Major US commodity echanges are:The CBT: Chicago Board of TradeThe CME: Chicago Mercantile ExchangeThe NYBT: New York Board of...