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financial asset

A non-physical asset, that derives value because of a contractual claim. Stocks, bonds, bank deposits, and the like are all examples of financial assets.(source: investopedia.com

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exchange-traded fund

An ETF is a type of fund which owns the underlying assets (shares of stock, bonds, oil futures, gold bars, foreign currency, etc.) and divides

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exchange rate

The rate at which one currency will be exchanged for another. It is also regarded as the value of one country’s currency in terms of

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exchange rate regime

The way an authority manages its currency in relation to other currencies and the foreign exchange market. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exchange-rate_regime)

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Exchange Traded Fund [ETF]

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks. An ETF holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds,

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equity securities

Stock (shares) that represents ownership of a firm. Equity securities usually provide steady income as dividends but may fluctuate significantly in their market value with

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downward

Moving or leading towards a lower point or level. (fuente: wordreference.com)

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continuous market

A stock market or exchange where securities are continuously priced and traded in an auction format when the market is open. (source: http://etf.about.com/od/etfglossary/g/Continuous_Mark.htm)

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contract for difference [CFD]

In finance, a contract for difference (CFD) is a contract between two parties, typically described as «buyer» and «seller», stipulating that the seller will pay

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capital market

The market for long-term funds where securities such as common stock, preferred stock, and bonds are traded. Both the primary market for new issues and

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