An ETF is a collection of hundreds or thousands of stocks or bonds, managed by experts, in a single fund that trades on major stock exchanges, like the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
Cryptocurrency, sometimes called crypto-currency or crypto, is any form of currency that exists digitally or virtually and uses cryptography to secure transactions.
In essence, an IPO means that a company's ownership is transitioning from private ownership to public ownership—i.e., "going public."
The term option refers to a financial instrument that is based on the value of underlying securities such as stocks.
Bonds – also known as fixed income instruments – are used by governments or companies to raise money by borrowing from investors.
Futures are derivative financial contracts that obligate parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.
A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in securities such as stocks, bonds, and short-term debt.
SGI’s Finance courses cover the fundamentals of banking, accounting, finance management, bookkeeping, corporate finance, and financial analysis. Advanced topics include financial engineering, forensic accounting, and asset pricing.
Investing in stocks means buying shares of ownership in a public company. Those small shares are known as the company’s stock, and by investing in that stock, you’re hoping the company grows and performs well over time.