Forex Dictionary
Comprehensive guide to forex trading terminology with clear definitions to help both beginners and experienced traders.
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The practice of selling or buying a currency to profit from prices that are opposite in various markets. It is taking an equal and opposite position in a comparable market at the same time to profit from slight price differentials.
The price at which a trader agrees to buy a specific currency is referred to as the "ask" (or "ask price").
The term "asset" describes a valuable object or resource, such as a currency or pair of currencies.
Average True Range - a technical analysis indicator that measures market volatility.
A technical indicator that uses price and volume to assess whether a stock is being accumulated or distributed.