Category Archives: Glossary
Stop Loss Value
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
A preset price level at which a trade is automatically closed to prevent further losses.
Straddle and strangle
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
Options strategies designed to profit from large price movements, regardless of direction.
Stock splits
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
A corporate action that increases the number of outstanding shares while maintaining the company’s total value.
Stock symbol
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
A unique combination of letters and numbers used to identify a company’s shares on an exchange.
Stocks
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
Securities representing ownership in a company, entitling holders to a share of profits.
Spread
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
The difference between the bid and ask prices of a financial instrument.
Spread betting
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
A trading method where profits or losses are based on the direction of price movement rather than ownership of the asset.
Slippage
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
The difference between the expected trade price and the actual execution price, often occurring during high volatility.
Speculation
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
Trading with the aim of profiting from short-term price movements, often without focusing on long-term fundamentals.
Spot
Written on February 11, 2026 at 9:08 am, by changhongshan
The current market price at which an asset can be bought or sold for immediate delivery.