Trading Basics
Debenture
A form or capital, similar to debt, issued by companies and backed by particular assets.
Other Trading Basics
Cash Call
When your broker asks you to deposit more cash into your brokerage account to cover margin requirements.
Abnormal Market Conditions
A term used by brokers to describe a rapidly moving or thinly traded market.
Depending on the terms and conditions, this allows brokers to examine and possibly change trades placed during these conditions.
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