Trading Basics
Bearer stocks
Ownership of shares is typically held on a register.
The owner of bearer shares do not get registered, instead they must possess the certificate the prove ownership.
Keep them safe.
Other Trading Basics
Controlled Risk Bet
A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.
Currency Futures
A future is an agreement to buy or sell something at future point in time. A currency future is when that agreement is on an FX market.
Credit Rating
An entities perceived ability to repay its debt. Provided by credit rating agencies. AAA is the best credit rating.
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