Trading is a complex and dynamic field that involves the buying and selling of securities, such as stocks, commodities, bonds and currencies, with the aim of making profits. Fundamentally, trading requires the trader to predict the price movement of an asset or group of assets by picking long if they think the price of the assets will rise or short if they think the price will fall.

This glossary from TechRepublic Premium will explain everything from basic terms like liquidity and volatility to advanced strategies like arbitrage and short selling. It’s a useful resource that provides clear and concise definitions of key concepts necessary for success in the financial markets.

From the glossary:

Doji

Candlestick pattern in technical analysis that indicates uncertainty or indecision in the market. It is characterized by its open and close prices being nearly equal. Doji is the Japanese word for ‘the same thing.’

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