Glossary

Occurring within an uptrend, when two technical indicators move in opposition to each other, signaling a near term change in trend.

A Candlestick price chart pattern where a small black candlestick is followed by a large white candlestick that engulfs the candlestick bar preceding it.

The German term for "bond", this is a debt instrument issued by Germany’s federal government that are similar to U.S. treasuries.

The opposite of "Boom", this is a period of time where economic growth declines rapidly. 

An order to purchase a security at or below a specified price. The trader/investor specifies the price that they are willing to pay for a security, which guarantees that they will pay that price or better (less). If the specified price is not reached, the order will not be filled.

An advanced option strategy similar to a Covered Call where the trader buys stocks and writes call options against the underlying.

The purchasing of a company’s stock to gain controlling interest.

Symbol for Canadian Dollar.

A type of option which gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a predetermined price within a specific time period.

A strategy constructed when an equal number of call options are bought and sold at the same time.