Exponential Moving Average
The exponential moving average (EMA) is a technical indicator that highlights an asset’s price direction by smoothing out the erratic movements. It defines rather than predicts the trend. Besides, just…
Simple Moving Average
The simple moving average (SMA) is a technical indicator that shows the average price of a security over a particular period. As the name suggests, the average price “moves.” As…
MetaTrader4
MetaTrader4 (MT4) is a software that facilitates CFD and forex trading. It is one of the popular trading platforms. The software is developed by MetaQuotes, which is the same company…
Trend Line
A trend line is a straight sloping line, connecting at least two price points. As a part of the technical analysis, trend lines are helpful in identifying and confirming a…
Central Bank
What is a central bank? A central bank, which is also referred to as a reserve bank, is a national financial institution mandated to stabilize its country’s currency, maintain unemployment…
Limit Order
This is a certain kind of order to sell off or purchase certain assets at a particular cost. When it comes to purchasing limit orders (buy), they will only come to pass at less than or equal to the limit price. When you talk about selling limit orders, they will only pass at a greater price than (or equal to) the limit price. Such a condition enables every financial trader to manage the price they are trading in more efficiently. By using buying limit orders, investors are certain to fork out less than or equal to that price. Although the cost is certain, there is no guarantee that the order will file, and limit orders will not pass unless the asset's cost fulfills the qualifications of the given order. If the asset in question does not meet the cost…
Bid-Ask Spread
The difference in the price of various assets, be it currency, stocks, or precious metals, is the only and unique source of income on the stock exchanges, which is called…
Post Market Trading
As the prefix suggests, the term ‘post-market’ stands for the trades taking place after the market is closed. As most of the individual stock markets have certain trading hours (defined),…
Stocks
A stock (also known as equity) is a type of security that distinguishes its owner as the owner of a certain part in a business, i.e. a fraction of an…
Market Order
This article looks into all the important details you need to know regarding a market order. Basic Definition Let us begin by looking into the definition of a market order.…
Bull Market
A bull market is essentially a financial market’s condition in which the prices are climbing, or people expect them to climb. Individuals use the terminology "bull market" as a reference…
Bonds
A bond is essentially a loan that the bondholder, also known as the purchaser of the bond, gives to the issuer of the bond. Municipalities, Corporations, and governments issue bonds…