Glossary
of trading terms
Glossary of trading terms
Glossary of trading terms
ADX (Average Directional Index)
A technical indicator that measures a trend’s strength.
Appreciation
To rise in value/price.
Arbitrage
To take advantage of a price different between two or more different markets. Also refers to a trade that creates profit by exploiting the difference in prices of two similar (or identical) financial instruments, on different markets or different forms. Considered risk-free.
Asian session
The opening hours for the Tokyo stock exchange (09:00 to 15:00 JST).
Ask price
Also known as the offer price, the ask price is the buying price of a base currency. It measures How many units of quote currency an investor needs to buy a single unit of base currency.
Aussie
Australian Dollar, also referred to as AUD, Aussie, or AU$.
