Trading Basics
Currency Cross
The rate to exchange two currencies.
Other Trading Basics
Commodities
A commodity is a basic good where the quality of the product won’t differ depending on where it’s sourced.
Alpha
This is a measure of price performance vs a benchmark.
If a trader makes 10% per annum and the index makes 7% the trader has an alpha of 3%.
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