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Spot trading
Understand direct asset exposure, order execution, settlement and the costs of a spot transaction.
Read articleTradeDerivatives
Explore futures, perpetual contracts, margin and the obligations created by derivative exposure.
Read articleTradeOptions
Learn how premiums, strike prices, expiry and exercise shape an option position.
Read articleTradeFinancial management
Build a disciplined framework for budgeting, diversification, liquidity and portfolio review.
Read articleTradeLoans and borrowing
Understand repayment, total borrowing cost and the risks of collateral before considering credit.
Read articleMarketsForeign exchange markets
Understand currency pairs, quote conventions, economic drivers and differences between FX instruments.
Read articleMarketsDigital asset markets
Examine networks, market structure, custody and the differences between tokens and trading instruments.
Read articleMarketsCommodity markets
Connect physical supply and demand with the contracts and funds used to gain commodity exposure.
Read articleMarket guidesA practical guide to shares
Assess company ownership, financial disclosures, order handling and portfolio concentration.
Read articleMarket guidesA practical guide to commodities
Use a contract checklist to compare physical, fund and derivative commodity exposure.
Read articleMarket guidesA practical guide to forex
Learn a repeatable process for pair selection, exposure calculation and event-risk review.
Read articleMarket guidesA practical guide to digital assets
Check asset identity, transfer details, custody responsibilities and the structure of your exposure.
Read articleMarket guidesA practical guide to indices
Understand index construction and distinguish a benchmark from a product that tracks it.
Read articleMarket guidesA practical guide to ETFs
Compare a fund’s objective, holdings, trading price, expenses and structural risks.
Read articleLearning hubTrading fundamentals
A foundation in prices, orders, position size, costs and the discipline of keeping records.
Read articleLearning hubUnderstanding CFDs
Learn how contracts for difference create price exposure and why margin, costs and counterparty terms matter.
Read articleAbout FYLUExplore FYLU
Understand the information experience, its verified entity reference and the current service boundary.
Read articleAbout FYLUAccount and information safety
Protect credentials and distinguish practical security habits from unverified provider safeguards.
Read articleAbout FYLURegistration and compliance context
Read the verified MSB reference accurately and understand the evidence needed for a specific financial service.
Read articleAbout FYLUUnderstanding service fees
Know which charges to compare and where FYLU’s approved pricing must be supplied.
Read articleAbout FYLUConcerns and complaints
Prepare useful evidence and understand the difference between an automated helper and a formal complaints channel.
Read articleAbout FYLUTerms and service documents
Understand the documents needed to establish a financial service relationship and its limits.
Read articleAbout FYLUHelp and support
Use the knowledge library and automated helper within their actual capabilities.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsDay trading
Understand intraday decision-making, execution costs and the discipline required by short holding periods.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsPosition trading
Connect a longer-term thesis with carrying costs, changing fundamentals and risk limits.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsSwing trading
Study moves lasting several sessions while accounting for overnight gaps and changing market conditions.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsScalping
Examine why very short trades depend heavily on liquidity, costs and reliable execution.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsRelative Strength Index
Use RSI to describe momentum without treating an extreme reading as a guaranteed reversal.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsBollinger Bands
Explore a moving volatility envelope and the limits of interpreting band touches or squeezes.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsMoving averages
Learn how smoothing helps describe a trend and why lag and sideways markets complicate signals.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsExponential moving averages
Understand recent-price weighting and the trade-off between responsiveness and noise.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsMACD
Read the relationship between moving averages, the signal line and the histogram.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsFibonacci retracement
Use retracement levels as explicit reference points while recognizing their dependence on selected anchors.
Read articleStrategies & indicatorsHead and shoulders
Study a chart pattern with clear recognition rules, confirmation assumptions and failure cases.
Read articleHelp & supportChanging an account currency
Understand conversion effects before requesting a change to an account's base currency.
Read articleHelp & supportManaging marketing emails and notifications
Separate promotional preferences from essential account and security messages.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding two-factor authentication
Learn how an additional authentication factor helps protect access and what to check during setup.
Read articleHelp & supportRecovering access after a forgotten password
Use verified recovery channels and distinguish a reset request from a completed account recovery.
Read articleHelp & supportDistinguishing demo and live account modes
Check the environment before interpreting balances or placing any order.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding multiple-account policies
Account eligibility, ownership and permitted account structures depend on the provider's agreement.
Read articleHelp & supportChecking supported account currencies
Account, payment and instrument currencies can differ and create conversion costs.
Read articleHelp & supportPreparing to open a financial account
Review the entity, agreement and access controls before providing personal information or money.
Read articleHelp & supportChanging a password securely
A password change should also prompt a review of access and recovery settings.
Read articleHelp & supportChecking age and account eligibility
Eligibility depends on the governing agreement, jurisdiction and type of financial service.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding a source-of-funds check
These checks seek an evidence trail for a particular payment or amount of money.
Read articleHelp & supportPreparing for a funds review
Organize a clear timeline and resolve document requests through an authenticated channel.
Read articleHelp & supportWhy financial services request identification
Identity checks support account ownership and eligibility, but document requests still require verification.
Read articleHelp & supportPreparing identity documents for verification
Readable, accurate records help avoid confusion when a verified service requests identification.
Read articleHelp & supportPreparing proof of address
Check the required details and document criteria before sharing an address record.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding restricted or suspended access
Read the notice, secure your credentials and preserve a clear record of the issue.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding overnight financing
Holding a leveraged position can create costs separate from the spread and trading result.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding inactivity fees
Read what counts as inactivity and how any charge is assessed before assuming a dormant account is free.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding the bid-ask spread
The difference between buying and selling quotes affects the starting cost of a position.
Read articleHelp & supportKeeping records for tax questions
Organized records help a qualified adviser assess obligations in the relevant jurisdiction.
Read articleHelp & supportReading commodity holding adjustments
A commodity derivative may include financing or rollover adjustments that need to be separated from price movement.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding dividend adjustments
Cash dividends on owned shares and adjustments on derivatives arise through different arrangements.
Read articleHelp & supportWhich instruments can involve dividends?
The name of an asset class does not establish a dividend entitlement or derivative adjustment.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding dividend event dates
Announcement, eligibility and payment dates have different roles in a distribution.
Read articleHelp & supportHow long can an order or position remain open?
Order validity and the life of a filled position are separate questions.
Read articleHelp & supportWhat is a CFD?
A contract for difference creates price exposure without necessarily transferring ownership of the underlying asset.
Read articleHelp & supportInvestigating an unexpected position closure
A closure record should be compared with orders, contract events and the account's margin history.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding after-hours trading
Trading outside a primary market's regular session can change liquidity and execution conditions.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding contract units and multipliers
Position quantity needs a unit before a price change can be translated into money.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding profit and loss currency
A result may be calculated in one currency and reported or settled in another.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding market orders
A market order prioritizes execution at available prices rather than a fixed price.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding pending orders
An order awaiting its conditions is different from a completed transaction.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding take-profit orders
A planned exit for a favorable price move still depends on the product's execution rules.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding limit orders
A limit price controls the acceptable execution price but does not assure a fill.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding stop orders
A stop condition activates an instruction, while the final execution depends on what that instruction becomes.
Read articleHelp & supportWhy an order may remain unfilled
Investigate order conditions and available evidence before submitting another instruction.
Read articleHelp & supportFinding verified payment instructions
A payment destination must be verified independently before any money is sent.
Read articleHelp & supportComparing funding methods
Availability, ownership rules and settlement processes differ between payment methods.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding business and third-party payments
The owner of the sending account may affect whether a payment is accepted.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding deposit status and timing
A payment passes through several stages before it may become available in a financial account.
Read articleHelp & supportWhat to do when a payment has a problem
Build a transaction timeline and contact the parties responsible for the payment path.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding payment-card setup
Saving a card and authorizing a payment are separate actions with different security implications.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding deposit and withdrawal costs
A payment can involve charges from more than one organization.
Read articleHelp & supportPreparing a withdrawal request
Confirm the available balance, destination and required records before requesting a transfer.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding cancellation of a pending payment
A cancellation request does not necessarily stop a payment that is already being processed.
Read articleHelp & supportHandling a request for proof of card ownership
Verify why evidence is required and how sensitive card information should be protected.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding withdrawal minimums
Minimums can depend on the method and currency and should be read with the full fee schedule.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding a rejected withdrawal request
Read the specific reason and reconcile the request before attempting another transfer.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding withdrawal processing times
Provider review and payment-network delivery are separate parts of the timeline.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding document-review status
A complete submission and an approved review are different milestones.
Read articleHelp & supportChecking market trading hours
Product sessions, exchange hours and website availability are not the same thing.
Read articleHelp & supportReading balance, equity and available funds
Different account figures answer different questions about cash, valuation and trading capacity.
Read articleHelp & supportChecking which markets are available
Educational coverage and an actual provider's product list serve different purposes.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding minimum trade size
Order minimums, increments and economic exposure must be considered together.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding calls, puts and product availability
Learning about options does not establish that a platform offers them.
Read articleHelp & supportWhat to check when a position will not close
Preserve the error and confirm the order state before repeating a closure request.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding liquidity
Liquidity concerns the ability to transact at available prices and sizes without large price impact.
Read articleHelp & supportChecking access to pre-market and post-market sessions
Session access must be verified for the exact product and provider.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding an unexpected stop trigger
Trigger price, chart price and execution price can refer to different observations.
Read articleHelp & supportPlanning stop-loss and take-profit instructions
Exit levels need to be considered together with size, price reference and execution limits.
Read articleHelp & supportPlanning for possible trading losses
Risk controls can reduce exposure, but they do not eliminate uncertainty or guarantee an outcome.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding partial position closures
Closing part of a position changes the remaining exposure and may affect linked orders.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding trailing stops
A trailing instruction changes a trigger according to a defined rule, but still has execution limitations.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding stop-loss orders
A stop-loss instruction is an exit mechanism with a trigger and execution rule.
Read articleHelp & supportUnderstanding guaranteed-stop terms
A guaranteed exit is a specific contractual feature whose availability and conditions must be verified.
Read articleHelp & supportEvaluating client-money and custody claims
Security, segregation and compensation are different arrangements that require entity-specific evidence.
Read articleLearning coursesMarket liquidity
Understand how market depth, spreads and execution interact.
Read articleLearning coursesParticipants in financial markets
Different participants provide capital, manage risk and help form market prices.
Read articleLearning coursesHow stock exchanges work
Exchanges organize trading under rules, while brokers and other institutions perform separate functions.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding an initial public offering
An IPO introduces shares to public investors through an offering with specific terms and risks.
Read articleLearning coursesShares and company ownership
Learn what a share represents and how business results and market expectations affect its value.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding commodity markets
Physical goods and contracts linked to them can create very different exposures.
Read articleLearning coursesForeign-exchange market basics
Currency pairs express relative values and involve both market and provider risk.
Read articleLearning coursesHow market indices are constructed
An index is a calculated measure, and its methodology shapes what it represents.
Read articleLearning coursesWhat is a derivative?
A derivative's value depends on an underlying reference and the terms of a contract.
Read articleLearning coursesWhy derivatives are used
Hedging and taking price exposure involve different objectives even when the contract looks similar.
Read articleLearning coursesWorking through CFD mechanics
Understand direction, contract size, costs and margin before interpreting a leveraged result.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding futures contracts
Standardized future obligations require attention to expiry, settlement and margin.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding options
Options separate the buyer's rights from the seller's obligations.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding credit default swaps
A credit default swap transfers defined credit-event exposure through a contract.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding asset-backed securities
Cash flows from a pool of assets can be packaged into securities with different payment priorities.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding interest-rate swaps
A swap changes contractual interest cash flows without necessarily changing the underlying borrowing.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding forward contracts
A forward sets terms today for a transaction or settlement at a later date.
Read articleLearning coursesUnderstanding financial risk and reward
A useful risk assessment examines causes of loss, cash needs and the limits of proposed controls.
Read articleLearning coursesAn introduction to margin trading
Collateral requirements and leveraged exposure need to be understood together.
Read articleLearning coursesLeverage and margin calculations
Leverage compares exposure with capital; it does not shrink the amount affected by a price move.
Read articleLearning coursesMargin across asset classes
Similar terminology can hide different obligations in securities, futures and other derivatives.
Read articleLearning coursesBenefits and risks of margin trading
Capital efficiency comes with larger sensitivity and possible demands for additional cash.
Read articleLearning coursesMargin calls and forced closure
A collateral shortfall can lead to further requirements or liquidation under the account agreement.
Read articleGlossaryQuote (price)
A quote states a price at which an instrument may be bought or sold, usually showing a bid and an ask.
Read articleGlossaryS&P 500 Index
The S&P 500 measures the performance of 500 leading large companies in the United States.
Read articleGlossaryUnderlying asset
An underlying asset is the reference on which a derivative's value or contractual payoff depends.
Read articleGlossaryVolatility
Volatility describes how much an asset's price or returns fluctuate over a period.
Read articleGlossaryContract for difference (CFD)
A contract for difference is a derivative agreement that settles the change in an underlying reference price between opening and closing a position.
Read articleGlossaryExposure
Exposure is the extent to which an investment or portfolio is affected by a particular asset, market, currency, or risk factor.
Read articleGlossaryLong position
A long position generally benefits when the price of the held asset or referenced instrument rises.
Read articleGlossaryOver-the-counter (OTC)
Over-the-counter trading takes place through dealers or counterparties rather than a centralized exchange order book.
Read articleGlossaryMaintenance margin
Maintenance margin is the minimum equity required to keep a margined position or account open under applicable rules.
Read articleGlossaryBid
The bid is a price a buyer is willing to pay for an instrument.
Read articleGlossaryPending order
A pending order is an instruction that has not yet been fully executed and is waiting for its conditions or processing steps to be satisfied.
Read articleGlossaryCommodities
Commodities are basic goods used in production or consumption, such as energy products, metals, and agricultural crops.
Read articleGlossaryDay order
A day order is valid for the trading session specified when it is submitted and generally expires if unfilled by that session's end.
Read articleGlossaryGood-till-date (GTD) order
A good-till-date order stays eligible for execution until a specified expiry date or time, unless filled or canceled sooner.
Read articleGlossaryDow Jones Industrial Average
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks 30 established US companies and is commonly called the Dow.
Read articleGlossaryDAX Index
The DAX follows 40 large companies listed on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange that meet its eligibility rules.
Read articleGlossaryCollateral
Collateral is an asset pledged to support an obligation, such as a loan or derivative exposure.
Read articleGlossaryOrder book
An order book records buying and selling interest submitted to a trading venue, commonly organized by price and quantity.
Read articleGlossaryOrder
An order is an instruction to buy or sell an instrument according to specified terms.
Read articleGlossaryShort position
A short position generally benefits from a fall in the referenced price and loses when that price rises.
Read articleGlossaryHedging
Hedging means taking an offsetting position to reduce a particular exposure, such as changes in exchange rates, interest rates, or commodity prices.
Read articleGlossaryIlliquidity
Illiquidity is difficulty buying or selling an asset promptly at a reasonable price without moving the market substantially.
Read articleGlossaryDiversification
Diversification spreads investment across holdings whose risks are not identical, reducing dependence on any one outcome.
Read articleGlossaryRisk
Investment risk is the possibility that actual outcomes differ from expectations, including losing capital or failing to meet a financial goal.
Read articleGlossaryRisk diversification
Risk diversification focuses on spreading the sources of potential loss, rather than merely increasing the number of holdings.
Read articleGlossaryRisk management
Risk management is the ongoing process of identifying exposures, setting limits, preparing responses, and reviewing outcomes.
Read articleGlossaryLeverage
Leverage increases economic exposure relative to the capital committed, through borrowing or derivative contracts.
Read articleGlossaryOvernight position
An overnight position remains open beyond a trading session's close or a provider's daily cutoff.
Read articleGlossaryOvernight financing
Overnight financing is a charge or credit associated with carrying certain leveraged positions beyond a daily cutoff.
Read articleGlossaryCorporate action
A corporate action is an event initiated by a company that changes shareholders' securities, rights, or cash entitlements.
Read articleGlossaryEquity
Equity represents a residual ownership interest after relevant liabilities are deducted from asset value.
Read articleGlossaryTicker symbol
A ticker symbol is a short code used to identify a traded security on a particular market or data system.
Read articleGlossaryStock market
The stock market is the network of venues and participants through which company shares are issued and traded.
Read articleGlossaryStock index
A stock index summarizes the performance of a defined group of shares using a stated calculation method.
Read articleGlossaryDividend
A dividend is a distribution made by a company to eligible shareholders, commonly in cash but sometimes in additional shares or other assets.
Read articleGlossaryKey currencies
Key currencies are currencies widely used in international payments, financing, reserves, or foreign exchange trading.
Read articleGlossaryInternational Securities Identification Number (ISIN)
An ISIN is a 12-character identifier assigned to a financial instrument under the ISO 6166 standard.
Read articleGlossarySlippage
Slippage is the difference between an expected or referenced execution price and the price actually obtained.
Read articleGlossaryCurrency
A currency is a monetary unit used to express prices and settle payments within an economy or monetary area.
Read articleGlossaryCurrency pair
A currency pair expresses the price of one currency in units of another.
Read articleGlossaryCurrency risk
Currency risk is the possibility that exchange-rate movements change an investment's value, income, or payment cost when measured in another currency.
Read articleGlossaryActive order
An active order is an accepted instruction that remains eligible for execution under its current conditions and session rules.
Read articleGlossaryFundamental analysis
Fundamental analysis studies the economic and financial factors that may influence an asset's value.
Read articleGlossaryBasis point
A basis point is one hundredth of a percentage point, equal to 0.01%.
Read articleGlossaryTechnical analysis
Technical analysis examines historical market data, especially prices and trading volume, to describe trends, momentum, and possible decision points.
Read articleGlossaryBid-ask spread
The bid-ask spread is the gap between the highest buying price and the lowest selling price available for an instrument.
Read articleGlossaryMergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Mergers and acquisitions are transactions that combine businesses or transfer control of one business to another.
Read articleGlossaryRegulated market
A regulated market operates under a legal authorization and oversight framework covering matters such as admission, trading rules, and market conduct.
Read articleGlossaryTransaction
A transaction is an agreed exchange of an asset, financial instrument, or payment between parties.
Read articleGlossaryExchange
An exchange is an organized marketplace that brings together buying and selling interest under published rules.
Read articleGlossaryFinancial instrument
A financial instrument is a contract or claim that creates financial rights and obligations, such as a share, bond, fund unit, or derivative.
Read articleGlossaryFTSE 100 Index
The FTSE 100 is an index of 100 large eligible companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Read articleGlossaryFinancial market
A financial market connects participants seeking capital, investment opportunities, liquidity, or risk transfer.
Read articleGlossaryDue diligence
Due diligence is a structured investigation used to assess a proposed investment, transaction, or service provider.
Read articleGlossaryBroker
A broker acts as an intermediary in transactions, receiving or executing instructions for clients.
Read articleGlossaryCandlestick chart
A candlestick chart displays each period's opening, highest, lowest, and closing prices.
Read articleGlossaryImmediate-or-cancel (IOC) order
An immediate-or-cancel order attempts to execute as soon as it reaches the market and cancels any quantity that cannot be filled immediately.
Read articleGlossaryInterest rate
An interest rate expresses the price of borrowing or the compensation for lending over a stated period, usually quoted annually.
Read articleGlossaryLiquidity
Liquidity is the ability to transact in an asset promptly, in a desired size, with limited cost and price impact.
Read articleGlossaryLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
London Stock Exchange Group, known as LSEG, is a financial markets infrastructure and data business.
Read articleGlossaryNasdaq-100 Index
The Nasdaq-100 tracks 100 of the largest eligible non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Read articleGlossaryNasdaq
Nasdaq can refer to the financial technology and exchange group or, more specifically, the Nasdaq Stock Market where securities are listed and traded.
Read articleGlossaryNew York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
The New York Stock Exchange is a US securities exchange where eligible companies list shares and market participants trade under exchange rules.
Read articleGlossaryEURO STOXX 50 Index
The EURO STOXX 50 tracks 50 major blue-chip companies from the eurozone under the provider's selection and weighting rules.
Read articleGlossaryBias
Bias is a systematic tendency in judgment that can distort how investment information is selected or interpreted.
Read articleGlossaryCredit rating
A credit rating is an opinion about an issuer's or debt instrument's relative creditworthiness, usually expressed on an agency's scale.
Read articleGlossaryFutures contract
A futures contract is a standardized agreement traded on an exchange to buy or sell a specified underlying at a future date under set terms.
Read articleGlossaryTrend
A trend is the prevailing direction of a price or other market measure over a chosen period.
Read articleGlossaryGood-till-canceled (GTC) order
A good-till-canceled order remains open beyond a single session until it is filled, canceled, or reaches a broker or venue's maximum permitted duration.
Read articleGlossaryArea chart (mountain chart)
An area or mountain chart plots a sequence of values as a line and fills the space beneath it.
Read articleGlossaryMarket
A market is an arrangement through which buyers and sellers exchange goods, services, or financial claims.
Read articleGlossaryMarket risk
Market risk is the possibility of loss from changes in market variables such as share prices, interest rates, exchange rates, or commodity prices.
Read articleGlossaryMarket depth
Market depth describes the buying and selling quantities available across different price levels, beyond the best bid and ask.
Read articleGlossaryMarket data
Market data consists of information about trading and instruments, including quotations, trades, volume, order-book depth, and reference details.
Read articleGlossaryMarket order
A market order instructs an immediate purchase or sale at the best available prices, subject to market operation and order acceptance.
Read articleGlossaryClosing price
The closing price is a market's designated price at the end of a trading session, determined under that venue's rules.
Read articleGlossaryArbitrage
Arbitrage seeks to exploit inconsistent prices for the same asset or economically related claims, typically through offsetting transactions.
Read articleGlossaryBar chart
In financial charting, an OHLC bar chart represents each interval's open, high, low, and close using a vertical bar and short horizontal marks.
Read articleGlossaryPosition
A position is an existing holding or contractual exposure in a financial instrument, expressed by its direction and size.
Read articleGlossaryInvestment strategy
An investment strategy is a coherent approach for selecting, sizing, and managing investments to pursue a stated objective.
Read articleGlossaryInvestor
An investor commits money or other capital to an asset with the expectation of income, appreciation, or another financial benefit over time.
Read articleGlossaryPortfolio
A portfolio is the collection of investments held by an individual, institution, or account.
Read articleGlossaryPortfolio diversification
Portfolio diversification applies risk spreading to the actual combination and weights of investments.
Read articleGlossaryPortfolio management
Portfolio management is the process of constructing, monitoring, and adjusting a group of investments in line with objectives and constraints.
Read articleGlossaryChart
A market chart is a visual arrangement of data, usually showing price or another measure against time.
Read articleGlossaryForeign exchange trading
Foreign exchange trading exchanges exposure between currencies, usually described through a currency pair.
Read articleGlossarySpot
Spot refers to trading for delivery or settlement according to the market's near-term standard convention, rather than a contract scheduled for a distant future date.
Read articleGlossaryLimit order
A limit order sets the worst acceptable execution price: a maximum for a purchase or a minimum for a sale.
Read articleGlossaryCorrelation
Correlation measures how two series tend to move together over a specified sample.
Read articleGlossaryDerivative
A derivative is a contract whose value or payoff depends on an underlying asset, rate, index, or other reference.
Read articleGlossaryAsk price
The ask, also called the offer, is a price at which a seller is willing to sell an instrument.
Read articleGlossarySecurities
Securities are financial instruments representing rights such as ownership, a debt claim, or certain investment interests.
Read articleGlossaryIndex
An index is a calculated measure used to summarize changes in a defined group of observations, such as securities, prices, or economic data.
Read articleGlossaryStop-loss order
A stop-loss order becomes eligible for execution when a specified trigger condition is reached.
Read articleGlossaryCapital
Capital is the financial or productive resources committed to a business or investment activity.
Read articleGlossaryAsset class
An asset class groups investments with broadly similar economic characteristics, such as equities, fixed income, cash, real estate, or commodities.
Read articleGlossaryMarket maker
A market maker provides buying and selling quotations and stands ready to transact under the rules or commitments that apply to its role.
Read articleGlossaryShort selling
Short selling shares generally involves borrowing securities, selling them, and later buying securities to return to the lender.
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