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Balance:
The amount of funds in an account before opening any positions.Base Currency:
The first currency mentioned in a currency pair – one unit of which can be purchased for an amount of secondary currency units, as specified by the value of the pair. For ‘EUR/USD = 1.6122’, the euro is the base currency while the U.S. dollar is the secondary (quote) currency. In this case, 1.6122 U.S. dollars are required to purchase 1 euro.Bear Market:
A market of decreasing security value, reinforced by and reinforcing investor pessimism. As investors seek to sell securities, the prices of these securities decrease even more. These conditions are usually defined by a 20% move lower from highs over a specified period of time.Bearish:
Investor behaviour, or a market, may be described as bearish when values begin to fall. A bearish belt hold refers to a candlestick pattern that characteristically forms towards the end of a ‘bullish’ market, signalling entry into a bearish market.BID/Bid Price:
The price a buyer will pay for a security. The amount of securities purchased at that price (lot size) will usually be specified alongside.Bid/Ask Spread:
The difference between the Bid and Ask prices.Bitcoin:
Bitcoin is a virtual or digital currency – part of an online financial exchange system that is based on the transfer of encrypted information between users over the internet.Break-Even Point:
The point at which an investment aimed at generating revenue sees returns, equaling the cost of entering the investment.Broker:
A person (or agency) that arranges and/or negotiates a transaction between the parties to that transaction (buyer – seller), to be distinguished from an agent, who acts on behalf of one of the parties.Broker Ratings:
A system of evaluating and assessing brokers, usually based on client input and performance.Bull Market:
A market of increasing security value, reinforced by and reinforcing investor optimism and confidence. As investors seek to purchase securities, the prices of those securities increase even more.Bullish:
Investor behaviour, or a market, may be described as bullish when values are rising over a defined period of time. A bullish belt hold refers to a candlestick pattern that characteristically forms towards the end of a bearish market, signalling entry into a bullish one.Buy Signal:
A buy signal is an indication for investors to invest, usually based in events or conditions that suggest a potential future return on that investment.Buy Limit:
A pending buy order with the value placed below market price. If the ask price reaches the specified level, a long position is opened.Buy Stop:
A pending buy order with the value placed above the market price. If the ask price reaches the specified level, a long position is opened.Glossary
Terms & Expressions of Forex Trading – the Language of Success
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