Learn what financial instruments are, explore major types and asset classes, and understand how they work in investing, trading, and portfolio construction.

Foreign exchange (FX) investments can come with high risks. For instance, the exchange rates for foreign currency can fluctuate greatly, impacting the value of foreign assets and exposing you to ...

An ETF is a basket of securities that are traded on the stock exchanges.(Image by Markus Winkler from Pixabay) Trading, buying, selling and purchasing commodities can be overwhelming for beginners. It ...

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The U.S. current account deficit has been growing for several years, as the country has been importing increasingly more than it has been exporting. In 1992, the current account deficit was 0.8% of ...