👉 Countertrades are a type of secondary market trading that allows investors to purchase and sell securities at different prices, thereby reducing their exposure to price fluctuations. This can be beneficial for those who want to hedge against potential declines in the value of an investment but do not wish to take on the full risk of losing money if the stock price falls. In countertrades, one party buys a security with the intention of selling it later at a lower price than the current market price. This is done through
