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: How to Use It, Risks, and Example
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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): Definition, Formulas, and Example
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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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CMBX Indexes
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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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A Guide to Trading Binary Options in the U.S.
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What Is a Plain Vanilla Swap? Definition, Types, and How It Works
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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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Conditional Listing Application (CLA)
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Asset-Backed Security (ABS): What It Is, How Different Types Work
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Calculate a Forward Rate in Excel
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The Benefits and Value of Stock Options
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Marginable
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Holding Company Depository Receipt (HOLDR)
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Short Selling, or Selling Something You Don't Own
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Risks With Contracts for Differences (CFD)
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Cash-or-Nothing Call
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Structured Investment Vehicle (SIV)
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Mini-Sized Dow Options
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Getting Market Leverage: CFD versus Spread Betting
Serial Option
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Reference Equity
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Non-Marginable Securities: Definition, Examples, Vs. Marginable
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Spot Secondary