What Is the Difference Between Imports and Exports

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Essay

What is the difference between imports and exports?

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Definitions:

ADRs

American Depositary Receipts, a way for investors to own shares in foreign companies, where the shares are held by a US financial institution overseas and traded on American exchanges.

WEBS

Exchange-traded funds that track international stock market indices, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios globally.

Derivative Securities

Financial instruments whose value is derived from the value of other, underlying assets.

Nikkei Stock Index

A stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, representing the performance of 225 top-rated companies listed in Japan.