Securities are a range of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, and
derivatives. They represent funding provided by investors to enable third parties to
operate businesses for profit. Owners of securities do not perform the work of operating
the business, but instead provide funds necessary for the business and receive financial
return from the business for their investment. Securities are governed by an active and
extensive set of regulations around the world. Under some circumstances, virtual
currencies fall within the regulatory oversight of securities regulators. The primary goal
of securities regulation is protection of the integrity of the investments and markets
associated with all securities.
Keywords: Bonds, financial instruments, securities, stocks.
