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Producing A Corporate Mission

A compelling corporate mission statement is the foundational pillar for any successful business. It clearly and concisely articulates the organization's purpose—why it exists—and specifies what it intends to achieve and for whom.

A-Shares and B-Shares in China

A-Shares and B-Shares are two classes of stocks issued by mainland Chinese companies and traded on the domestic Chinese stock exchanges (Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange).

Basics of Swaps

A swap is a derivative contract where two parties agree to exchange the cash flows from two different financial instruments over a specified period.

Basics of Forwards Contracts

A forward contract is a private, non-standardized agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a pre-agreed-upon price on a specific date in the future.

Basics of Futures Contracts

A futures contract is a standardized, legally binding agreement to buy or sell a specific asset at a predetermined price on a specified date in the future. These contracts are traded on a futures exchange and are used for two primary purposes: hedging and speculation.

Off-Balance-Sheet Risk

Off-balance-sheet (OBS) risk refers to the potential for financial losses or liabilities arising from activities or transactions that do not appear directly on a company's balance sheet.

Hedge Betting

Hedge betting, or simply "hedging," in the context of gambling (most commonly sports betting), is a strategy where a bettor places additional bets on the opposite outcome of their original wager.

Why Stock Futures Matter?

Stock futures are derivative contracts that obligate a buyer to purchase, or a seller to sell, a specific stock market index or individual stock at a predetermined price on a specified future date.