Trading Basics
Available Margin
The amount of margin a trader has available to trade with.
This is account balance minus margin used on open positions.
Other Trading Basics
Credit Rating
An entities perceived ability to repay its debt. Provided by credit rating agencies. AAA is the best credit rating.
Controlled Risk Bet
A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.
Chartist
A market participant or commentator that uses charts to analyse the price of a security.
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