Trading Basics
Gearing
Another name for leverage. Debt to equity proportions on a trade or portfolio.
Other Trading Basics
Annuity
A guaranteed income for the rest of someones life.
Historically purchased with pension lump sums.
The buyer is swaping cash now for future income.
Contingent Orders
Orders that instruct a broker to another action if filled. The typical action is to place a stop or limit order on the trade.
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