börsiväline

A börsiväline, which translates to "stock market instrument" or "securities" in English, is a financial asset that can be traded on a stock exchange. These instruments represent a claim on an underlying asset or a contract for future transactions. The most common types of börsivälineet include stocks, which represent ownership in a company, and bonds, which represent debt issued by governments or corporations.

Other examples of börsivälineet include derivatives, such as options and futures, which derive their value from an underlying asset. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds are also considered börsivälineet, as they are portfolios of assets traded on exchanges. The primary function of börsivälineet is to facilitate capital raising for issuers and to provide investment opportunities for investors. Trading börsivälineet allows for the transfer of ownership or contractual rights, and their prices fluctuate based on market supply and demand, company performance, economic conditions, and investor sentiment.