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A financial analyst is a professional whose job is to assess companies’ financial situations. They are responsible for carrying out in-depth studies…

Financial statements summarize a company’s performance and financial position over a given period. There are three main financial statements: the balance sheet,…

A Forex Trader specializes in the foreign exchange market. Their job is to buy and/or sell currency at the best price. The…

A futures contract is a contract between two parties who agree to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and…

A full service broker is a brokerage firm that, unlike discount brokers, offers financial and investment advice. Like discount brokers, they allow their…