Financial Glossary
180 terms explained by our editorial team with real-world examples, practical insights, and actionable takeaways for investors at every level.
C2 terms
Carbon Credits
EnergyTradeable permits allowing companies to emit one metric ton of CO2, creating a market-based system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Elena Vasquez · 3m readCrude Oil Futures
EnergyStandardized contracts to buy or sell crude oil at a specific price on a future date, traded on exchanges like NYMEX.
By David Morrison · 3m read