Glossary
of trading terms
Glossary of trading terms
Glossary of trading terms
Unrealized profit/loss
A potential profit or loss on a still open position.
Uptick
A higher price quote for an instrument from the previous transaction
Uptick rule
A rule set by the SEC that all short sales must be at a higher price than the previous transaction. This was put in place to prevent sellers from selling into a falling market.
Useable margin
The amount of money in a trading account available for trading.
Used margin
The amount in a trading account used to hold positions open.
