Trading Basics
Basis point
A basis point is 0.01% and is typically used when quoting interest rate changes.
A move of 0.25% is described as 25 basis points.
Other Trading Basics
Assets
Anything that is owned that is expected to generate a return to the owned.
Opposite to a liability.
Account History
This refers to a traders account with their broker.
It is a register of their completed transactions, balances and orders.
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