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Market Structure

A collection of 30 issues

Introduction to Treasury Securities

Treasury securities are U.S. government-backed debt instruments designed to provide stability, predictable returns, and tax efficiency. This article explains how Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds work, how they are purchased, and the risks involved.

Navigating Options and Futures: Understanding the Differences

Options and futures are financial derivatives with distinct structures, obligations, and risk profiles. Understanding how these instruments differ helps investors interpret market behavior and manage exposure across various financial markets.

Volume and Open Interest in Options Trading Explained

Volume and open interest are two essential metrics in options trading that help explain market activity, liquidity, and trader participation. Understanding how they interact provides deeper insight into price behavior and market sentiment.

Technical Analysis: Understanding and Applying Market Insights

Technical analysis examines price and volume data to interpret market behavior, identify trends, and manage risk. This article explains its principles, tools, history, applications, and limitations in a clear, structured way.

Understanding the Difference Between Investing and Trading

Investing and trading are two distinct approaches to participating in financial markets, differing in time horizon, risk exposure, and decision-making style. Understanding these differences helps align market activity with financial goals and personal discipline.

Choosing the Right Brokerage Account

Brokerage accounts provide access to financial markets, but not all accounts serve the same purpose. This guide explains the main types of brokerage accounts, how they evolved, and the key factors investors consider when selecting the right one.

Placing an Order to Buy or Sell Shares

Placing a stock order involves working with a broker, understanding bid and ask prices, and choosing the right order type. This article explains how buy and sell orders work, how trades are executed, and how market mechanics influence outcomes.

Understanding Stock Trading Order Types

Stock trading order types define how and when trades are executed. This article explains market orders, limit orders, and specialized order types, highlighting how execution speed, price control, and order conditions shape trading outcomes.

Trading Explained: Definition, Styles, Risks, and Practical Examples

Trading involves buying and selling financial instruments over shorter time horizons to capture price movements. This article explains how trading works, common styles and instruments, associated risks, and practical examples that show how trades unfold.

Seven Essentials to Understand Before Buying Stocks

Before buying stocks, investors benefit from understanding company operations, valuation metrics, risk measures, dividends, charts, financial health, and market trends. These elements explain how stocks are evaluated and why prices move.