What are the different security businesses of an investment bank?

Business & Management
#1

The security business of an investment bank includes :

  1. Broking.
  2. Investment Advisory.
  3. Derivative Trading.
  4. Arbitrage trading.
#2

There are four main types of security: debt securities, equity securities, derivative securities, and hybrid securities, which are a combination of debt and equity.

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  • Security is a financial instrument that can be traded between parties in the open market.

  • The four types of security are debt, equity, derivative, and hybrid securities.

  • Holders of equity securities (e.g., shares) can benefit from capital gains by selling stocks.