Trading Basics
Analysts
Those that conduct analysis on markets, with the view of providing insights to market participants.
Other Trading Basics
Call
An option that gives the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to buy a security at a certain price.
AIM
Alternative Investment Market. A small cap stock market in the UK.
Lighter listing rules reduce the costs for the companies listing and seeking external equity finance.
A good starting point for growth companies not quite ready for the main LSE.
Controlled Risk Bet
A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.
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