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October 2, 2022
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What is IPO / Initial Public Offering?

IPO stands for initial public offering. In an IPO, a privately owned company lists its shares on a stock exchange, making them available for purchase by the general public....

September 25, 2022
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What is financial market?

Financial Markets include any place or system that provides buyers and sellers the means to trade financial instruments, including bonds, equities, various international currencies, and derivatives. Financial markets facilitate...

September 25, 2022
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Securities Markets

Characteristics, Nature and Importance of Security Market

Security is a financial asset that can be traded. A security market is a mechanism that brings buyers and sellers of financial assets for fixing the price of a...

September 25, 2022
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Securities Markets

4 Types of Securities

Before analyzing securities, it is essential for financial analysts, economists, business policymakers, and investors to know about different types of securities. Depending upon a wide variety of considerations, securities...

September 25, 2022
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Derivatives / Derivative Securities

The term derivatives or derivative securities refers to a type of financial contract whose value is dependent on an underlying asset, group of assets, or benchmark. A derivative is...

September 25, 2022
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Types of Forward Contracts

Before knowing the types of Forward Contract; we must understand what forward contract actually is. A forward contract is a formal agreement between two parties, either individuals or businesses....

August 25, 2022
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Difference between forward contract and futures contract

Forward contract vs Futures contract. Forward and futures contracts are derivatives arrangements that involve two parties who agree to buy or sell a specific asset at a set price by...