Trading Basics

Illiquid

A market without much trade happening, this can result in the price jumping around on small trades. Illiquid markets increase the gapping risk.

A guaranteed income for the rest of someones life.

Historically purchased with pension lump sums.

The buyer is swaping cash now for future income.

An entities perceived ability to repay its debt. Provided by credit rating agencies. AAA is the best credit rating.

The amount of margin a trader has available to trade with.

This is account balance minus margin used on open positions.

Learn the skills needed to trade the markets on our Trading for Beginners course.

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