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Market Structure

A collection of 30 issues

Demystifying Stock Ownership: Rights, Limits, and Common Misconceptions

Stock ownership represents participation in a company’s earnings and long-term performance, not direct control or guaranteed returns. This article explains what shareholders truly own, clarifies common misconceptions, and outlines realistic expectations

Buying and Selling Stocks

Buying and selling stocks involves trading ownership shares of companies through regulated markets. This article explains how stock trading works, the role of brokers and exchanges, and the key mechanics investors encounter when trading stocks.

Primary vs. Secondary Capital Markets Explained

Primary and secondary capital markets serve distinct roles in the financial system. This article explains how new securities are created in the primary market and how existing securities are traded in the secondary market.

Global Stock Exchange Trading Hours Explained

Global stock exchanges operate on different schedules based on regional time zones. This article explains trading hours across major markets worldwide and why understanding these schedules matters for market participation and trade execution.

Stock Exchange Types Explained: Traditional, Electronic, Global, and Crypto Markets

Financial markets operate through multiple systems that serve different purposes. This article explains how primary, secondary, OTC, third, and fourth markets function and how they work together within the broader market structure.

Market Systems Explained: Primary, Secondary, OTC, and Institutional Markets

Financial markets operate through multiple systems that serve different purposes. This article explains how primary, secondary, OTC, third, and fourth markets function and how they work together within the broader market structure.

The Stock Market Explained: Structure, Functions, and Purpose

The stock market is a central part of the global financial system, enabling companies to raise capital and investors to trade ownership in businesses. This article explains how stock markets work, their structure, functions, and regulatory framework.

What Is Blockchain?

Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed digital ledger that records data across multiple computers in a secure, transparent, and immutable way.

What Is a Bid?

A bid is an offer made by a buyer to purchase an asset at a specified price and quantity. It represents the highest price a buyer is willing to pay at a given time.

What Is the Ask?

The ask, also called the offer price, is the price at which a seller is willing to sell a security, along with the quantity available at that price.