Trading Basics

Bollinger bands

A technical indicator developed by John Bollinger.

The bands help a trader visualise changes in price volatility.

The minimum amount a product can be traded in.

A form of fundamental analysis which starts with analysis of the individual parts.

Bottom up analysis of an index would involve the analysis of each company in that index.

When a position is closed the trader crystalises the profit or loss.

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