Master trading terminology with our comprehensive glossary. Whether you're learning about technical indicators, risk management strategies, or market patterns, find clear definitions and practical applications.
Indicator
Volatility bands placed above and below a moving average
Pattern
Price moves significantly beyond support or resistance levels
Pattern
Period where price moves sideways within a range
Signal
When price moves in one direction but indicator moves in another - signals reversal
Pattern
Price opens significantly above or below previous close
Strategy
Trading within a single day, closing all positions before market close
Risk Management
Using borrowed money to control larger positions
Indicator
Moving Average Convergence Divergence - combines trend and momentum
Indicator
Average price over a specified number of periods
Indicator
Relative Strength Index - measures momentum and overbought/oversold conditions
Technical Analysis
A price level where an asset tends to stop rising and reverse down
Risk Management
Potential loss vs potential gain on a trade
Strategy
Quick trades capturing small price movements
Risk Management
Price level where you automatically exit a losing trade
Technical Analysis
A price level where an asset tends to stop falling and bounce back up
Strategy
Holding positions for several days to weeks
Risk Management
Price level where you automatically exit a winning trade
Technical Analysis
General direction of price movement over time - uptrend, downtrend, or sideways
Metric
Degree of price fluctuation - high volatility means bigger swings
Metric
Number of shares/contracts traded - confirms price movements