Trading Basics
Bollinger bands
A technical indicator developed by John Bollinger.
The bands help a trader visualise changes in price volatility.
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%.
Commodities
A commodity is a basic good where the quality of the product won’t differ depending on where it’s sourced.
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