Trading

Bear
A trader who expects prices to fall in stock or commodity markets.
Jobber
Definition and explanation of the term 'jobber' in economic context.
Computerized Trading
Use of a computer programme to track market information and execute trades
Derivative (Financial)
A tradable security whose value is derived from the price of an underlying asset, including commodities, securities, or currencies.
Futures Market
A market organization where futures contracts for commodities, shares, or currencies are traded, committing parties to buy or sell at a predetermined future date and price.
Margin
Understand the concept of margin, its applications in trading, and its significance in economic transactions.
Margin Requirement
Exploring the fundamentals and implications of margin requirements in financial transactions.
Market Risk
The risk faced by traders due to price changes in financial markets, for holders of both long and short positions.
Open Outcry
The system of trading in commodities, securities, or currencies by traders meeting together and calling out the trades they are offering.
Open Position
A detailed exploration of what constitutes an 'Open Position' in trading and its implications.
Opening Prices
An exploration of the bid and offer prices quoted when stock or commodity markets open at the beginning of a working day.
Position
Understanding the various types of positions in financial markets, including long, open, and short positions
Quotation in Economics
Definition and meaning of quotation in the context of stock market trading.
Spot Market
A market for immediate delivery of goods, securities, and currencies.