Glossary
Glossary of trading terms
Key Trading Terms, Clearly Explained. Explore essential financial terms and definitions every trader should understand.
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Appreciation
An increase in the value of one currency relative to another in response to market demand, rather than by official action such as a revaluation.
Arbitrage
The simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in different markets to exploit small differences in the asset’s listed price. It yields risk free profit from price imbalances.
Ask Price
The price at which a seller is willing to sell a currency pair. Also known as the ‘offer price’ or the ‘buy price’ for the trader.
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