TRADING SKILLS & ESSENTIALS

Definition: Ticker tape is a continuous strip of paper that is used to record stock prices and other financial data in real time. It is a common form of financial display that is often seen in trading rooms and on the sidelines of markets. Key Features: Continuous Tape: Ticker tape provides a continuous stream of […]

Binary Option A binary option is a type of option that pays out a fixed sum of money if the underlying asset’s price reaches a certain level, and zero otherwise. In other words, the payoff is binary, meaning it is either a win or a loss, without any intermediate payouts. Key Features: Fixed payout: The […]

Sure, “square off” has a couple of meanings and interpretations, depending on the context: 1. As a verb: Meaning: To confront or challenge someone in a competitive or confrontational way. Example: The two fighters squared off in the ring. The two teams squared off in a tense match. 2. As a phrase: Meaning: To be […]

A shooting star, also known as a meteor, is a celestial phenomenon that occurs when a meteoroid, which is a small piece of rock that orbits the Sun, burns up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere. Cause: When a meteoroid, typically a few millimeters to meters in size, enters Earth’s atmosphere, it is heated by friction […]

Positive feedback is a process in which a system or process amplifies the changes in its own state, leading to an exponential increase in the magnitude of the changes. This can be seen in many natural and man-made systems. Examples of positive feedback: 1. Snowflakes: As a snowflake grows, it creates more nucleation sites, which […]

Definition: A trading account is a financial account used to execute trades in financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, options, and derivatives. It is typically opened with a brokerage firm, which acts as an intermediary between the investor and the market. Key Features: Account Number: A unique identification number assigned to each trading account. Cash […]

Definition: An instrument is a device used to produce, transmit, or receive sound. It is a tool that converts sound waves into vibrations and vice versa. Instruments are classified into various categories based on the principles of operation, the type of sound they produce, and the manner in which they are played. Types of Instruments: […]

FIFO (First-In, First-Out) is a type of inventory management strategy where products are purchased and added to the inventory at the back of the queue, and sold in the order they were added to the queue. How FIFO works: Products are added to the back of the queue: When new products are purchased, they are […]

Confluence is a collaborative platform used primarily for project management and knowledge sharing within organizations. Key features: Project management: Kanban boards, SCRUM altars, Gantt charts, and other tools to track progress and manage projects. Knowledge sharing: Wikis, documents, and pages for collaboration and information sharing. Team collaboration: Discussions, comments, and annotations to foster teamwork and […]

Definition: A call option is an option contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase an asset at a specified price (strike price) on or before a specified date (expiration date). Key Features: Right to purchase: The buyer has the right to purchase the asset at the strike price, but […]