Trading Basics

Arbitrageur

Person, or organisation that uses arbitrage as a strategy.

The ask price is the level at which a seller is willing to accept a bid on a security.

The ask price is always higher than the bid price.

Also known as the offer price.

When price moves sideways for an extended period of time.

For those with excellent credit some brokers will provide a credit account. This means the trader puts up less margin.

Learn the skills needed to trade the markets on our Trading for Beginners course.