by Henry Liverman | Apr 14, 2021 | Market Definitions
An occurrence when large groups of a security are sold gradually in smaller groups to increase the amount of sell orders on the market for a security, thus lowering its price. The method of securities being sold this way is often simply referred to as...
by Henry Liverman | Apr 14, 2021 | Market Definitions
A bearish chart pattern indicating that downward momentum is building. A descending triangle is created by connecting one trend line that connects a series of lower and lower highs and a second line that connects a series of lows. The traders then take note of when...
by Henry Liverman | Apr 13, 2021 | Market Definitions
A security that derives its value from an underlying asset or benchmark. Derivatives have many uses in trading, such as hedging a position, speculating on the future movement of an asset, or even to give leverage to a holding. The value of a derivative is dependent...
by Henry Liverman | Apr 13, 2021 | Market Definitions
A medium of exchange for goods and services. Currency in some form has been a major part of human monetary interactions for the last 3,000 years. It’s money in the forms of paper, coins, or metals (usually issued by a government) that is accepted as a form of...
by Henry Liverman | Apr 13, 2021 | Market Definitions
Also known as “crypto,” a cryptocurrency is a digital currency that’s used to purchase goods and services. Crypto is also increasingly commonly used in investing and trading. It’s similar to standard currency but uses an online ledger coupled...
