Shares & Stocks

The derivatives market was developed in the early 90s, mainly to attract exchange speculators with small capital to shares trading. Initially, it was impossible to trade stocks without registering ownership of the given asset. Over time, to make this market more accessible, Contracts for Difference were introduced for trading financial instruments, basic goods, and other various exchange instruments. Contracts are financial instruments that are used to buy shares online. Stock trading is possible due to the price going up or down, which traders use to open ‘Buy’ or ‘Sell’ positions to catch the current trend. This type of shares trading is about speculation on the fluctuations in the prices, without owning the securities themselves.

Companies issue shares primarily as a tool for raising capital. These are bought with funds that are put straight into the business, for instance into development or restocking its working capital. It is also an important reputational component of corporate image, adding to its publicity and transparency, attracting potential investors. To be traded on the stock exchange, a company must be listed. Listing requires companies to undergo a series of checks, meeting requirements on size, profitability, and more.