Finical Markets
Where those wanting to borrow money are brought together with those with a surplus of funds in financial markets
Spot Markets
The markets where assets are bought or sold for on-the-spot delivery. Also called "Cash Markets" or "Physical Markets"
Futures Markets
The markets where participants agree to by or sell an asset at a future date
Money Markets
Markets in which funds are loaned or borrowed for short period, less than a year. The instruments traded are have high liquidity
and short maturities, like U.S Treasury bills, commercial paper, municipal notes, and repurchase agreements
Capital Markets
Markets for long-term debt and corporate stocks
Primary Markets
Markets where corporations raise new capital
Secondary Markets
Markets where existing securities are traded among investors
Private Markets
Markets where trades are negotiated directly between the two parties
Public Markets
Markets where standardized instruments are traded. (like stocks and bonds)
Financial Asset Markets
Markets that trade in stocks, bonds, notes, derivatives, and claims on real assets
Physical Asset Markets
Markets for products such as wheat, ore, autos, computers, machinery, corn...