börsivälineet
Börsivälineet, often translated as financial instruments or securities, are fungible items of value that can be traded. They represent a claim on an asset or a future income stream. The most common types include stocks, bonds, and derivatives. Stocks, also known as equities, represent ownership in a corporation and entitle the holder to a share of the company's profits and assets. Bonds are debt instruments where an issuer owes the holder a debt and is obliged to repay the principal and interest over a specified period. Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies. Examples of derivatives include options and futures.
These instruments are traded on organized exchanges, commonly referred to as stock exchanges or bourses, hence