Trading

ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, were first introduced to the market in the early 1990's and are used as an investment vehicle, traded similar to stocks or shares on stock exchanges.

The Indian stock market today is actually comprised of two key entities and over 20 other exchanges.

According to Wikipedia, Day trading 'refers to the practice of buying and selling financial instruments within the same trading day such that all positions are usually closed before the market close for the trading day.

Many individuals these days are trying to take control of their own stock trading decisions because their manager haven't had the best of luck in the past few months.

Traditionally, margin accounts were needed in order to trade options. The reason is because margin provides credit collateral against losses.

Stockbrokers can aim to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, which is the largest stock exchange in the world, the American Stock Exchange, which specializes in exchange-traded funds, along with small to mid-size stocks, or the NASDAQ

In 1929, the Wall Street stock exchange suffered a catastrophic loss of value. This resulted in the great depression.

1. Understand the underlying asset in which you are purchasing an option. Be familiar with where it trades and anything else likely to influence it.

There were wild swings in currencies last year so it's not surprising that many investors look to diversify their currency holdings or hedge their portfolios.

Stock brokers hold the responsibility of advising and handling a client's investments in stocks for maximizing profits.