Investment Products

Definition ∞ Investment products are financial instruments or arrangements designed to allow individuals or institutions to deploy capital with the expectation of generating returns. These can range from traditional securities like stocks and bonds to more complex derivatives and, increasingly, digital assets and tokenized securities. They are structured to meet specific investment objectives, risk appetites, and time horizons. The variety of investment products available continues to expand, particularly within the digital asset landscape.
Context ∞ The landscape of investment products in the digital asset space is undergoing rapid expansion and regulatory scrutiny. Current discussions frequently revolve around the approval and performance of exchange-traded products (ETPs), such as Bitcoin futures ETFs, and the potential for tokenized real-world assets. Key debates focus on investor protection, market integrity, and the classification of these new products under existing financial regulations.