What types of financial markets are there?

There are financial markets for almost all investments. In Australia alone you can invest in over 1,400 companies. Other financial products such as managed funds give you access to thousands more investment options.

The most common types of financial markets to invest in are:

  • Capital markets – allow the buying and selling of stocks, shares and bonds.
  • Commodity markets – allow the buying and selling of a particular commodity such as cotton.
  • Foreign exchange markets – allow the buying and selling of foreign currencies.

In Australia, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is the primary market for trading stocks, shares and bonds.

Learn more about Markets

  1. What types of investment markets are there?
  2. How do I invest in different stock markets?
  3. What is market volatility and how can this affect me?
  4. What affects share prices?
  5. How do I understand financial market performance?