What is bond, derivatives, etf's, equity, share, mutual fund, contract, swap, futures, options? Duration of each? Types of each?

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Various financial instruments with different durations and types.

Bond: Debt security with fixed interest rate and maturity date (e.g. 10-year Treasury bond)
Derivatives: Financial contracts derived from an underlying asset (e.g. options, futures)
ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds): Investment funds traded on stock exchanges (e.g. SPDR S&P 500 ETF)
Equity: Ownership in a company represented by shares of stock
Share: Unit of ownership in a company
Mutual Fund: Investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to invest in securities
Contract: Legal agreement between two parties with terms and conditions
Swap: Financial agreement between two parties to exchange cash flows or assets
Futures: Contract to buy or sell an asset at a future date at a predetermined price
Options: Contract giving the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price within a specific time frame

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