Category Archives: Glossary
Non-deliverable forward
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
A forward contract settled in cash rather than through delivery of the underlying asset.
Non-directional trading
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
A strategy focused on profiting from volatility regardless of whether prices rise or fall.
Noise
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
Short-term, random price movements that are not driven by fundamental economic factors.
NOK
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
The currency code for the Norwegian krone.
Nominal interest rate
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
The stated interest rate on a loan or investment, excluding the effects of inflation.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
The world’s largest stock exchange by market capitalization.
NIKKEI 225
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
A price-weighted index that tracks the performance of 225 major blue-chip companies in Japan.
Netting
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
The process of offsetting opposing trades or positions to reduce total exposure.
Neutral
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
A market condition where price action shows no clear bullish or bearish bias.
New York session
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:07 am, by changhongshan
The trading hours during which financial markets in New York are open.