Stock Exchange
A stock exchange is a marketplace where shares of various companies are bought and sold.
Stock Index
A stock index is a curated selection of companies from one or more exchanges, grouped together to represent a particular segment of the market or an entire economy.
Stock Market Cycle
The stock market cycle often leads the economic cycle, typically pricing in investor expectations for the economy three to six months into the future.
Stop-Limit Order
A stop-limit order combines a stop price and a limit price, becoming a limit order once the stop price is hit, which means it will only execute at the specified limit price or better, but may not be filled if the market moves too quickly.
Stop-Loss Order
A stop-loss is a risk management tool typically placed just below a preceding intraday swing low for a long position or just above a preceding intraday swing high for a short position.
T+2 Settlement
FX trades settle on a T+2 basis, meaning a position opened on Wednesday would normally settle on Friday.
Take-Profit Order
These orders automatically close your position when the market reaches a specified profit level, helping to lock in gains.
Trailing Stop Order
A trailing stop order is a dynamic stop-loss that automatically adjusts its price as a trade moves in a profitable direction, maintaining a specified distance from the market price to protect accumulating profits.