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The following definitions may help you better understand the capital markets.
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A certificate that gives the holder the right to buy the underlying security at a set price for a specified time directly from the company.
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) is a global trade association for the exchange industry. The membership is comprised of 56 regulated exchanges from all regions of the world. Together, these exchanges account for over 97% of world stock market capitalization, and most of its exchange-traded futures, options, listed investment funds, and bonds.
The seller of an option. The writer has an obligation associated with the contract to either purchase or sell a specified number of shares at the strike price on or before expiry.
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