Learn what financial instruments are, explore major types and asset classes, and understand how they work in investing, trading, and portfolio construction.

Equity financing involves selling company shares to raise capital. Investors gain ownership and potential profits, but also risk losing money. Funds are often used for growth, research and development ...

The equity premium puzzle (EPP) highlights the unexpectedly high historical returns of stocks over Treasury bills. Explore ...

For public companies looking to raise capital relatively quickly and at a lower cost, equity lines of credit (ELOCs) and at-the-market equity offerings (ATMs) may be viable options. Both allow ...