Trading Basics
Black Box Trading
Also referred to as automatic or algorithmic trading.
The trader does not need to see the system in operation, in effect its a black box.
Other Trading Basics
Alpha
This is a measure of price performance vs a benchmark.
If a trader makes 10% per annum and the index makes 7% the trader has an alpha of 3%.
Available Margin
The amount of margin a trader has available to trade with.
This is account balance minus margin used on open positions.
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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