Trading Dictionary
139+ Trading Terms Explained
Plain-English definitions for active traders - from order types and chart patterns to options Greeks and trader slang.
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Catalyst
Market Basics
A catalyst is the specific event or news item that triggers unusual price movement in a stock — earnings reports, FDA decisions, analyst upg
Consolidation
Market Basics
Consolidation is a period where price moves sideways within a relatively tight range after a directional move — it reflects a temporary equi