Trading Basics
Bottom Up Analysis
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.
Other Trading Basics
Cable
Another name for the GBP – USD exchange.
Around half a trillion dollars is traded between the two currencies everyday, making it the third most popular currency pair to trade in behind EUR – USD and USD – JPY.
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.
Contingent Orders
Orders that instruct a broker to another action if filled. The typical action is to place a stop or limit order on the trade.
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