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This is a collection of straightforward definitions answering
‘what is’ and ‘what are’ questions in trading.

Trading Definitions and Terms

Explore key trading definitions and essential terms to better understand the financial markets.

What is Commodity Trading?

Know all you need about what commodity trading is and how to make it profitable.

What are Indices?

Here we describe and explain what indices are and how to trade with them.

What is Crypto Trading?

With this short article, you quickly understand the basics of crypto trading.

What is Stock Trading?

This article talks you through the basics and fundamentals in a matter of minutes.

what-is-CFD-trading

Trying to figure out what CFD trading is? This will take you two minutes to read.

What is a Stop Out?

What that means in trading, why it happens, and practical tips to avoid it through smart margin and risk management.

What is Volume in Stocks?

What it means in trading, how it’s calculated, and why it matters for price movements and liquidity.

What is a Stop-Sell Limit?

Learn what it is, how it works, and why traders use it to manage risk. Let’s find out the difference between stop-sell and sell-limit orders.

What is Leverage in Forex?

Check what that means in forex, how it works with margin ratios, and the risks involved. Discover examples of leverage and how to use it responsibly.

What is Arbitrage?

Learn what this means in trading, how it works & why it’s considered low-risk. Explore examples and the main types of arbitrage strategies across markets.

What are Blue-Chip Stocks?

Discover what these are, their benefits, risks, and examples like Apple, Microsoft and Coca-Cola. Learn how to identify and invest in these shares.

What is Total Return?

Learn what that means in investing, how to calculate it, and why it matters. Explore examples, formula, and its role in assessing overall investment performance.

What is Margin in Trading?

Explore what this means in trading, how buying on margin works, and the risks of margin calls. Explore margin trading benefits and CFD trading examples.

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