Financial Instruments

6 articles
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Finance

What’s the difference between a financial derivative and a financial instrument?

Learn the key differences between financial derivatives and instruments. Understand their structure, uses, and risks to make informed...

Matt Damus · · 10 min
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Finance

What’s the difference between a credit default swap and a mortgage-backed security?

Learn the key differences between credit default swaps (CDS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS), including their purposes, mechanics, and...

Franck Saebring · · 7 min
Finance

What’s the difference between a cashier’s check and a traveler’s check?

Learn the key differences between cashier's checks and traveler's checks. Discover when to use each for secure transactions,...

Steven Peck · · 10 min
Finance

What’s the difference between a capital market and an equity market?

Discover the key differences between capital markets and equity markets. Learn how each functions, their roles in finance,...

Jenny Zhang · · 9 min
Finance

What’s the difference between a fixed income security and an equity security?

Learn the key differences between fixed income and equity securities. Understand bonds vs stocks, risk levels, returns, and...

Shakes Gilles · · 6 min
Finance

What’s the difference between an option and a warrant?

Learn the key differences between options and warrants. Understand how each financial instrument works, their unique features, and...

Nate Douglas, DrPH · · 9 min