Introduction to Financial Instruments

In this section

• What Financial Instruments Are and How They Function
  Define financial instruments as tradable contracts and see how they transfer capital, claims, and risk.
• Why Financial Instruments Matter in Financial Markets
  See how financial instruments support saving, lending, investment, diversification, and risk transfer.
• How Financial Instruments Support Investment and Capital Raising
  Learn how financial instruments connect investors, issuers, and intermediaries in personal and corporate finance.
• Main Types of Financial Instruments
  Compare the main instrument categories, including debt, equity, derivatives, and hybrid structures.