Financial Glossary for Traders & Investors
Explore the key trading and market terms and their meanings in this comprehensive glossary. Whether you're new to trading or looking to refine your knowledge, our financial glossary provides clear definitions of essential terminology used across global markets. From fundamental concepts to advanced trading strategies, discover the language of finance and enhance your understanding of the markets.
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A private venue where large orders trade off‑book.
A trading strategy in which a trader buys and sells a financial instrument within the same trading day. Read more.
The process of reducing borrowed debt or leverage by selling assets or paying off liabilities to lower financial risk.
The amount an option’s price changes for every $1 change in the price of the underlying asset.
Real-time ledger of Buy and Sell orders at different prices.
A financial instrument whose value derives from another asset, usually called the "Underlying Asset".
Spreading risk across uncorrelated holdings to reduce the overall risk of a portfolio. Read more.
Portion of profit paid to shareholders.
A tool used to track bullish and bearish extremes to determine market volatility.
A policy stance favouring low interest rates and economic growth over controlling inflation, often used in central banking.