Trading Basics
Margin Call
When a broker requests additional funds are placed on account to keep positions open.
Other Trading Basics
Asian Session
When the majority of Asian markets are open and trade.
Typically 23:00 to 08:00 GMT.
Alpha
This is a measure of price performance vs a benchmark.
If a trader makes 10% per annum and the index makes 7% the trader has an alpha of 3%.
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