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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The temporary suspension of trading.
The price patterns which are created by using Fibonacci numbers to spot trends.
A policy stance focused on controlling inflation, often by raising interest rates and tightening monetary policy.
A trading pattern that shows a bullish-to-bearish trend reversal or price reversals.
The act of offsetting trades to cap risk and reduce exposure to price fluctuations.
The measurement of price volatility over a specific period in the past is backwards-looking.
The acronym for the Hong Kong Dollar, which is the official currency of Hong Kong. Its symbol is HK$, and its currency code is HKD. The HKD is pegged to the US dollar, meaning its value stays within a set range compared to the USD.
The time an investment is kept open (between the Buy and the Sell of an instrument).
Capital that moves quickly between markets or countries to chase the highest short-term returns, often causing rapid inflows and outflows.
The acronym for Hungarian Forint, the official currency of Hungary. Its symbol is Ft, and the currency code is HUF. The forint is not pegged to any other currency and its value can fluctuate based on market conditions.