Category Archives: Glossary
Consumer price index (CPI)
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An economic indicator that measures changes in the average prices of consumer goods and services like food, housing, and transportation.
Contract for difference (CFD)
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A derivative instrument that allows traders to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset.
Closing price
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The last recorded price of an asset on an exchange during a trading session.
Commission
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A fee charged by a broker or dealer for executing trades or providing investment services.
Commodities
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Basic raw materials used in production, classified as hard commodities (such as gold and silver) or soft commodities (such as coffee and cotton).
Closed position
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A trade that has been fully exited by selling or offsetting the original position.
Closing market price
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The final price at which an asset traded in the broader market at the end of a trading session.
Capital Return
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The profit or loss generated from changes in an asset’s market price, excluding income such as dividends or interest.
Carry Trade
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:06 am, by changhongshan
A trading strategy where an investor borrows a low-interest currency to invest in a higher-interest one, aiming to profit from the rate difference.
Central bank
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:06 am, by changhongshan
A financial authority responsible for managing a country’s monetary policy and overseeing its financial system.