SECURITIES

Stocks represent ownership in a company and provide shareholders with a claim on the company's assets and earnings.

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Bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, municipalities, or corporations. They represent loans made by investors to the issuer, who promises repayment with interest over time.

These are debt instruments issued by governments, such as Treasury bills, notes, and bonds. They are considered low-risk investments.

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Options are derivative contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price within a specified time period.​

Futures contracts are agreements to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. 

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Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors and invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities. 

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ETFs are similar to mutual funds but trade on stock exchanges like individual stocks. They provide exposure to a specific market index or sector.

REITs are companies that own or finance income-generating real estate properties. Investors can buy shares in REITs and earn returns from rental income and property appreciation.

CDs are time deposits offered by banks with fixed interest rates and specified maturity dates. They are considered low-risk investments.

Preferred stocks have characteristics of both stocks and bonds. They provide a fixed dividend to shareholders and have a higher claim on the company's assets compared to common stocks.

Convertible securities, such as convertible bonds or preferred stocks, can be converted into a predetermined number of common shares of the issuing company.

MBS are created by pooling together mortgage loans and selling them to investors. They provide a way to invest in the income generated from mortgage repayments.