Trading Basics
Candlestick Chart
A type of chart using a security’s opening, closing, high and low price for a particular period.
Other Trading Basics
ASX 200
A term used for the index of the top 200 shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, also AUS 200.
Collateral
The resources put up by the trader to enter a trade.
Requested by the counterparty and normally in the form of cash but sometimes other liquid assets like shares.
Commission
A charge levied on a client to place trades in certain asset types. FX and CFD trading attracts commission.
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