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The price at which a financial instrument is offered for sale (the price you buy at). The ask price is usually higher than the bid price.
The simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset to profit from a difference in the price. It is a trade that profits by exploiting price differences of identical or similar financial instruments.
A comprehensive report on a company's activities throughout the preceding year, including financial statements and management analysis.
A technical analysis indicator that measures market volatility by decomposing the entire range of an asset price for that period.
An increase in the value of an asset or currency relative to another. Opposite of depreciation.
The process of dividing investments among different kinds of assets (e.g., stocks, bonds, cash) to optimize the risk/reward tradeoff.
The price a buyer is willing to pay for a financial instrument (the price you sell at). The bid price is usually lower than the ask price.
A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall. Typically a decline of 20% or more from recent highs.
When the price moves outside a defined support or resistance level with increased volume, often indicating the start of a new trend.
The first currency in a currency pair. In EUR/USD, the EUR is the base currency. All transactions are done in the base currency.
Stock of a large, well-established and financially sound company with an excellent reputation.
A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise. The opposite of a bear market.
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