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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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Foreign exchange (forex)

A decentralised, over-the-counter (OTC) market where global currencies are traded. It is the world’s largest and most liquid financial market.

Forward contract

A type of futures contract, customised by two individual parties as opposed to a fixed futures contract determined by exchanges.

Fractal

A mathematical pattern that repeats itself at different scales, used in technical analysis to identify trends and support or resistance levels.

Free float

The number of shares of a company that are available for trading on the open market, excluding shares held by insiders and other restricted shares.

Front-running

The unethical practice of buying or selling a security based on knowledge of a pending transaction by a third party.

FTSE 100

The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 is a market capitalisation-weighted index that tracks London’s top 100 blue-chip companies.

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