Trading Basics
Forex
Shorthand for foreign exchange trading. When one country’s currency is traded for another.
Other Trading Basics
Annuity
A guaranteed income for the rest of someones life.
Historically purchased with pension lump sums.
The buyer is swaping cash now for future income.
Contrary Opinion
An approach to trading where traders take the opposite view and therefore the position of the retail participants in a market.
Broker
Provides access to the financial markets for traders.
Brokers come in all shapes and sizes.
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