Trading Basics
Down Bet
A trade or bet where the trader believes the price will fall.
Other Trading Basics
Bid-Ask Spread
The difference between the price the trader and buy at and the price they can sell at.
Also bid-offer spread. The wider the spread, the more the trader pays, reactively.
Cyclical Shares
Equities that follow the economic cycle. For example banking shares typically rise and fall with a cycle.
Annual Report
The annual audited full year accounts of a particular company along with statements from the Chairman and Chief Executive.
Poured over by analysts for any gems.
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