Trading Basics
Contract Size
The minimum amount a product can be traded in. Normally these are standardised, like a lot in fx.
Other Trading Basics
ASX 200
A term used for the index of the top 200 shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, also AUS 200.
Circuit Breaker
When exchanges stop the trading in a security that has fallen significantly.
This is done to stop an uncontrollable panic.
Asian Session
When the majority of Asian markets are open and trade.
Typically 23:00 to 08:00 GMT.
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