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
Annual Report
The annual audited full year accounts of a particular company along with statements from the Chairman and Chief Executive.
Poured over by analysts for any gems.
CFD
Contract for difference.
An OTC financial derivative where the counterparties agree to exchange the change in a price.
No underlying assets are exchanged.
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