Rahoitusmarkkinainstrumentit
Rahoitusmarkkinainstrumentit, commonly referred to as financial market instruments, are tradable assets with a monetary value. These instruments represent a contractual right to receive or deliver cash or another financial instrument. They are broadly categorized into debt instruments and equity instruments. Debt instruments represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower, such as bonds and treasury bills, where the borrower promises to repay the principal amount along with interest over a specified period. Equity instruments, on the other hand, represent ownership in a company, such as stocks, giving the holder a claim on the company's assets and earnings.
Derivative instruments are another significant category. These financial contracts derive their value from an underlying asset,