Glossary
of trading terms
Glossary of trading terms
Glossary of trading terms
DAX Deutscher Aktien Index
A total-return index of 30 major German companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Day trader
A speculator who opens and closes a position in the same day.
Depreciation
The amount by which an asset reduces in value over time.
Dividend
A payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.
Dovish
A person, company, or policymaker that prefers monetary policies based around promoting growth as opposed to fighting inflation (inclined towards maintaining low interest rates).
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)
A price-weighted average of 30 large US companies that lead their industries.
DXY (Dollar Index)
The USD Index is a measure of the value of the USD relative to a basket of currencies that includes the EUR, JPY, GBP, CHF, SEK.
