Essentials Of Investments
Essentials Of Investments
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ISBN: 9781260013924
Author: Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Summary Introduction

To determine:

The difference between a primary asset and a derivative asset

Introduction:

Assets are resources which have some economic value and which can be converted into cash in the future. These resources are owned or controlled by individuals, corporations or countries so that it could provide benefits to the owner in the future. Companies generally benefit in some way or the other by using or owning assets.

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