Category Archives: Glossary

Float refers to funds that are in transit between accounts during a transfer. During this period, the amount may temporarily appear in both accounts until the transfer is completed.

A trader who operates directly on the floor of an exchange, executing trades either for clients or for their own account.

An economic theory suggesting that rising interest rates are directly linked to higher inflation expectations.

A currency system in which a country’s currency value is pegged to another currency or a fixed asset such as gold.

Investments that provide regular, predetermined returns, such as bonds or certificates of deposit.

The possibility of financial loss arising from changes in market conditions, interest rates, credit quality, or other economic factors.

A 12-month accounting period used by companies or organizations for financial reporting, which may differ from the calendar year.

An order type that must be executed immediately and in full; otherwise, it is automatically cancelled.

Any marketplace where financial instruments are traded, including forex, stocks, cryptocurrencies, indices, and commodities.

A false breakout where price briefly moves beyond a key support or resistance level before quickly reversing direction.