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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Company results (highlighting overall profit) are released after the end of each quarter.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation.
A schedule of upcoming economic events, reports, and data releases which can significantly impact financial markets. Explore Plus500's Economic Calendar.
The price level chosen to initiate a position.
Earnings Per Share, or the net profit per outstanding share.
In the trading realm, equity usually refers to the total account valuation.
Considering environmental, social, and governance factors when making investment decisions.
An Exchange‑traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund which consists of a basket of investments usually made up of different assets, such as and not limited to shares, bonds or commodities. Read more.
Price of one currency expressed in another indicates how much of one currency is needed to exchange for another currency.
The cut‑off day for holding an asset to be eligible to receive the next dividend.
The process of completing a buy or sell order in the market. It occurs when a trading order is successfully matched and filled at a specific price, either partially or fully.
In trading, exposure refers to the total amount of money or value at risk in a trade or portfolio based on the size and direction of open positions.