Trading Basics
Currency Cross
The rate to exchange two currencies.
Other Trading Basics
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.
Basis Point
A basis point is 0.01% and is typically used when quoting interest rate changes.
A move of 0.25% is described as 25 basis points.
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