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There are currently 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter F.
Face Value / Par Value
A bond’s face value refers to how much a bond will be worth on its maturity date. This is the value that the bondholder will receive when their investment fully matures.

Financial Instrument
A financial instrument refers to any tradable asset or contract that represents a legally binding agreement between two parties regarding the exchange of financial value. It can take various forms including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs etc.

Fixed Income
Fixed income represents a category of assets and securities that provide investors with a predetermined and consistent stream of income, often in the form of fixed interest. The primary examples of fixed-income securities include government and corporate bonds.

Forex
Forex is a way by which market participants convert one currency to another. It’s also referred to as foreign exchange, FX, or currencies.

Fractional Shares
A fractional share represents a fraction or portion of a complete share of a stock. Typically, it is not possible to directly purchase fractional shares, but they can be obtained through stock splits or dividend reinvestment plans. Brokers have the ability to aggregate fractional shares, combining them to form whole shares that can be bought or sold.

Free Float
Free float refers to the portion of a company's shares that are available for trading on the open market. It represents the number of shares held by public investors, excluding shares held by company insiders, controlling shareholders, or strategic investors.

Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental analysis is an approach to assess the true value of an asset by examining various factors that can impact its future price. This involves studying external events, financial statements, industry trends, and other relevant factors to determine the intrinsic value of the asset.

Futures Contracts
Futures contracts are contractual arrangements between two parties to exchange an asset at a predetermined price on a specified future date. They are commonly known as 'futures’.

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