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title: "Asset Classes"
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# Asset Classes

[Documentation](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2.md) > [Writing Algorithms](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms.md) > Securities > Asset Classes

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You can trade any of the following asset classes. Click one to learn more.

- [US Equity](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/us-equity.md)
- [Equity Options](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/equity-options.md)
- [Crypto](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/crypto.md)
- [Crypto Futures](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/crypto-futures.md)
- [Forex](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/forex.md)
- [Futures](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/futures.md)
- [Future Options](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/future-options.md)
- [Index](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/index.md)
- [Index Options](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/index-options.md)
- [CFD](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/cfd.md)

### See Also

- [Universes](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/universes/key-concepts.md)
- [Importing Data](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/importing-data/key-concepts.md)

## Pages in This Section

- [US Equity](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/us-equity.md): US Equities represent partial ownership in a US corporation.
- [Equity Options](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/equity-options.md): Equity Options are a financial derivative that gives the holder the right to buy or sell the underlying Equity at the stated exercise price.
- [Crypto](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/crypto.md): A Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that's secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend.
- [Crypto Futures](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/crypto-futures.md): Crypto Perpetual Futures are derivative financial contracts that obligate parties to buy or sell an asset at an unspecified future date.
- [Forex](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/forex.md): Forex markets are for trading foreign currencies.
- [Futures](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/futures.md): Futures are derivative financial contracts that obligate parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.
- [Future Options](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/future-options.md): Future Option contracts give the buyer a window of opportunity to buy or sell the underlying Future contract at a specific price.
- [Index](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/index.md): Cash Indices represent a segment of the financial market. Volatility Indices show the expected level of price fluctuation in an Index Option.
- [Index Options](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/index-options.md): Index Options are a financial derivative that gives the holder the right to buy or sell the value of an underlying Index at the stated exercise price.
- [CFD](https://www.quantconnect.com/docs/v2/writing-algorithms/securities/asset-classes/cfd.md): A CFD is a contract where the buyer must pay the seller the difference between the current value of an asset and its value at contract time.