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Which of the following best describes the primary role of financial markets in capital allocation?
Which of the following best describes the primary role of financial markets in capital allocation?
- To provide a venue for high-risk speculative investments.
- To ensure all investors achieve above-average returns.
- To eliminate risk through diversification.
- To channel funds from savers to borrowers efficiently. (correct)
What is the main function of price discovery in financial markets?
What is the main function of price discovery in financial markets?
- Establishing artificial prices to stabilize the market.
- Guaranteeing profits for all investors.
- Determining the fair market value of assets through supply and demand. (correct)
- Shielding investors from market volatility.
Which of the following is an example of a money market instrument?
Which of the following is an example of a money market instrument?
- Stocks of a technology company.
- Real estate investment.
- A long-term corporate bond.
- Treasury Bills (T-bills). (correct)
What distinguishes capital markets from money markets?
What distinguishes capital markets from money markets?
Which of the following financial instruments gives the holder an ownership stake in a company?
Which of the following financial instruments gives the holder an ownership stake in a company?
What is the primary characteristic of bonds as financial instruments?
What is the primary characteristic of bonds as financial instruments?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of mutual funds?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of mutual funds?
How do ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) differ from traditional mutual funds?
How do ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) differ from traditional mutual funds?
What distinguishes options from futures contracts?
What distinguishes options from futures contracts?
Which of the following participants in financial markets is primarily involved in matching buyers and sellers?
Which of the following participants in financial markets is primarily involved in matching buyers and sellers?
How do derivatives markets contribute to risk management?
How do derivatives markets contribute to risk management?
What is the role of 'issuers' in financial markets?
What is the role of 'issuers' in financial markets?
Which of these best describes the 'liquidity provision' function of financial markets?
Which of these best describes the 'liquidity provision' function of financial markets?
What type of financial market would a company primarily use to issue new stocks or bonds to raise long-term capital?
What type of financial market would a company primarily use to issue new stocks or bonds to raise long-term capital?
In the context of financial markets, what does 'information aggregation' refer to?
In the context of financial markets, what does 'information aggregation' refer to?
What is a key feature of cryptocurrency markets compared to traditional financial markets?
What is a key feature of cryptocurrency markets compared to traditional financial markets?
Foreign exchange (Forex) markets primarily involve trading in which of the following?
Foreign exchange (Forex) markets primarily involve trading in which of the following?
Which type of investor typically includes banks, hedge funds, and pension funds?
Which type of investor typically includes banks, hedge funds, and pension funds?
What is the main characteristic of commodities markets?
What is the main characteristic of commodities markets?
Which of the following is the best example of applying risk management in financial markets?
Which of the following is the best example of applying risk management in financial markets?
Flashcards
Financial Markets
Financial Markets
Venues where people and institutions buy and sell financial instruments.
Capital Allocation
Capital Allocation
Channels funds from savers to borrowers.
Price Discovery
Price Discovery
Determines the fair market value of assets.
Liquidity Provision
Liquidity Provision
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Risk Management
Risk Management
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Information Aggregation
Information Aggregation
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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
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Money Markets
Money Markets
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Derivatives Markets
Derivatives Markets
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Foreign Exchange (Forex)
Foreign Exchange (Forex)
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Commodities Markets
Commodities Markets
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Cryptocurrency Markets
Cryptocurrency Markets
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Stocks (Equities)
Stocks (Equities)
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Bonds
Bonds
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Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds
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ETFs
ETFs
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Options
Options
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Futures
Futures
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Currencies
Currencies
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Crypto Assets
Crypto Assets
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Study Notes
What Are Financial Markets?
- Financial markets are places where people and institutions buy and sell financial instruments.
- Instruments traded include stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives.
Core Functions of Financial Markets:
- Capital allocation channels funds from savers to borrowers.
- Price discovery determines the fair market value of assets.
- Liquidity provision enables buying/selling with minimal price impact.
- Risk management is achieved through diversification and derivative instruments.
- Information aggregation reflects all known information in asset prices.
Types of Financial Markets:
- Capital Markets: Deal with long-term financing; examples include stocks and bonds.
- Money Markets: Handle short-term debt (less than 1 year); examples include T-bills and commercial paper.
- Derivatives Markets: Involve contracts based on other assets; examples include options and futures.
- Foreign Exchange (Forex): Facilitates currency trading; examples include USD/EUR, JPY/GBP.
- Commodities Markets: Deal with physical goods/raw materials; examples include oil, gold, and wheat.
- Cryptocurrency Markets: Involve digital assets; examples include Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Main Financial Instruments:
- Stocks (Equities): Represent ownership in a company, offering potential dividends and capital gains.
- Bonds: Fixed-income debt issued by corporations or governments.
- Mutual Funds: Pooled investments managed by professionals.
- ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds): Traded like stocks and track an index or sector.
- Options: Provide the right (but not the obligation) to buy/sell at a set price.
- Futures: Impose an obligation to buy/sell at a future date and price.
- Currencies: Units of exchange in the global economy.
- Crypto Assets: Digital or virtual assets using blockchain technology.
Participants in Financial Markets:
- Retail Investors: Individual investors.
- Institutional Investors: Banks, hedge funds, and pension funds.
- Issuers: Entities (government or companies) that issue securities.
- Brokers & Dealers: Match buyers and sellers or trade on their own account.
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