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http://www.investopedia.com/ http://www.investopedia.com/ Don't worry, it's perfectly fine to not know what these things are. Maybe you haven't been working for long enough (or at the right companies) but I think people usually pick up an interest for this kind of stuff when they want to know what to do with RSU (Restricted Stock Units) or Options that they've gotten from a job. Some also get interested by the idea of having your money work for you (to make more money), instead of just spending money on things that don't bring return.