Trading Basics
Controlled Risk Bet
A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop loss order.
Other Trading Basics
At The Money
A term used in options trading where the strike price of the option is similar to the current underlying spot price of the instrument.
Cash Call
When your broker asks you to deposit more cash into your brokerage account to cover margin requirements.
Circuit Breaker
When exchanges stop the trading in a security that has fallen significantly.
This is done to stop an uncontrollable panic.
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