Monthly Archives: February 2026

A method of evaluating assets by examining economic indicators, financial statements, and organizational factors that influence value.

The ability of an asset to be exchanged for another identical asset without loss of value, such as exchanging one $10 bill for ten $1 bills.

An unethical practice where a trader places orders based on advance knowledge of a large pending transaction by another party.

The FTSE 100 is a market-capitalization-weighted index that tracks the performance of the 100 largest blue-chip companies listed in the UK.

A professional responsible for managing investment portfolios on behalf of clients, such as mutual funds, pension funds, or hedge funds.

A repeating mathematical pattern used in technical analysis to identify potential trends and support or resistance levels across different timeframes.

The portion of a company’s shares that are available for public trading, excluding restricted or insider-held shares.

A meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, where key monetary policy decisions for the US Federal Reserve are made.

A decentralized over-the-counter market where global currencies are traded. It is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world.

A customized agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date, unlike standardized futures contracts traded on exchanges.