Trading Instruments
Trading instruments refer to the different types of markets you can trade. Sometimes called securities, they range from commodity futures to stocks and CFDs, to currencies and metals, and more.
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Forward Contract
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What Is a Credit Default Swap (CDS), and How Does It Work?
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Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) Structure, Benefits, and Risks
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CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): What Does It Measure in Investing?
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Binary Option: Definition, How They Trade, and Example
Explore Trading Instruments
Forward Rate Agreement (FRA)
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Interest Rate Swap Definition: Types and Real World Example
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Spread Betting
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Swap Definition & How to Calculate Gains
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What You Need to Know About Binary Options Outside the U.S.
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Derivative Warrants Explained: Types and Example
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What Are Cash Equivalents? Types, Features, Examples
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Arbitrage: How Arbitraging Works in Investing, With Examples
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Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDOs): What It Is, How It Works
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Trust Preferred Securities (TruPS)
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Asset-Backed Security (ABS): What It Is, How Different Types Work
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Holding Company Depository Receipt (HOLDR)
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Risks With Contracts for Differences (CFD)
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Non-Marginable Securities: Definition, Examples, Vs. Marginable
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Spot Secondary