Trading Basics

Automated Trading

Where the buying and selling of securities is automated and driven by algorithms.

When a trader buys at the beginning of a trading session.

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.

A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.

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