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 Rate of change in an options delta for every $1 move in the underlying asset price.
When the opening price of a trading period is significantly higher or lower than the closing price of the previous period.
A measure of a company's leverage: debt versus equity.
The act of buying a financial asset while expecting its price to rise.
A trading order that remains active until executed or explicitly cancelled.
A trading order that remains active until it is filled, cancelled, or expires on a specified date.
Usually refers to the practice of making misleading or exaggerated ESG claims in order to promote a product or service.
The total value of goods & services produced domestically.
The revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) is expressed as a percentage.
A party (often a third-party) that backs another’s obligations if they default.