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 qualified opinion is an auditor’s report, usually indicating that the financial statements comply with the applicable accounting standards and present a true and fair view.
An investment fund that uses quantitative models and algorithms to make trading and investment decisions.
Quantitative Easing is a monetary policy in which a central bank purchases long-term securities—such as government bonds to increase the money supply, lower interest rates, and encourage lending and investment.
A monetary policy tool used by central banks by which central banks shrink their balance sheets by selling assets.
Prioritising certain orders over others unfairly or circumventing the normal order of execution.
An indicator of a company's short-term liquidity, measuring its ability to meet current liabilities using its most liquid assets.
The quiet period is a designated time frame, often surrounding an initial public offering (IPO) or other securities offerings.
The minimum number of members, usually of a Board or shareholders' meeting, required to be present for a meeting or vote to be valid.
The second-quoted currency in a forex pair. In EUR/USD, the quote is USD. All quotes reflect how much one unit of the base (EUR) is worth in the quote currency (USD).
The difference between the bid and the ask price.