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 U.S. tech‑heavy exchange & indices family. Read more.
A ‘No Dealing Desk’ execution model.
The mechanism that prevents traders from losing more money than they have deposited.
The lending spread for banks, reflecting the difference between interest received and interest paid.
The difference between a trader’s total long (buy) and short (sell) positions, showing overall market exposure.
A market that clears a bullish or bearish trend.
A monthly U.S. jobs report, reflecting the state of the U.S. labour market.
The face value of a leveraged/derivative trade.