Basic financial instruments are the underlying tools used in financial operations, including currencies, bonds, stocks, and derivatives. These instruments serve as the backbone of financial transactions and investment strategies.
A contract involving a financial obligation that represents a monetary asset to one party and a financial liability or equity instrument to another party. Examples include stocks, bonds, loans, and derivatives.
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