Trading Basics
Account Equity
The net assets of a traders account.
Other Trading Basics
ADR
American Depositary Receipts or ADRs. These are shares of foreign companies listed on exchanges in the USA in dollars.
They allow US investors to get access to overseas shares without the hassle of having to exchange currency, open brokerage accounts overseas and so on.
Cash Call
When your broker asks you to deposit more cash into your brokerage account to cover margin requirements.
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