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Trading Glossary

Glossary trade refers to a type of trading strategy where traders use a predefined set of terms, definitions, or concepts to make informed decisions. It often involves industry-specific jargon, financial metrics, and analytical tools to navigate markets effectively.

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Direct market access (DMA)

A trading system that lets traders access financial markets directly, providing real-time data and flexibility.

Diversification

A golden rule in trading practice: to spread your capital across different asset classes, industries, or geographic regions to minimise the impact of one asset’s performance on your overall portfolio.

Dividend

A payment made by a company to its shareholders, typically from the company’s profits.

Dividend aristocrats

Companies that have consistently increased their dividend payments for at least 25 consecutive years.

Dividend yield

A financial ratio that measures the dividend payments made by a company relative to its share price.

Doji

A doji is a candlestick pattern with opening and closing prices nearly identical, forming a line shape, signaling a balanced market with equal buying and selling pressures.

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