Trading Basics
Asian Session
When the majority of Asian markets are open and trade.
Typically 23:00 to 08:00 GMT.
Other Trading Basics
Account History
This refers to a traders account with their broker.
It is a register of their completed transactions, balances and orders.
Cyclical Shares
Equities that follow the economic cycle. For example banking shares typically rise and fall with a cycle.
Abnormal Market Conditions
A term used by brokers to describe a rapidly moving or thinly traded market.
Depending on the terms and conditions, this allows brokers to examine and possibly change trades placed during these conditions.
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