Glossary

A price chart continuation pattern that identifies a Consolidation period followed by a Breakout.

Two currencies which comprise a foreign exchange rate. For example, USD/CAD.

Also known as Exchange Rate Risk, it describes the probability of currency value depreciation and the adverse affects on the investor’s portfolio.

The objective to provide high dividend or annuity payments from a conservative portfolio to satisfy an investor’s steady income needs.

The value of all assets that can be converted to cash within a year.

A financial institution that is responsible for protecting a client’s financial assets to mimize risk of theft or loss. 

A visual display of a financial instrument’s price activity in intervals of one day.

A Candlestick Chart pattern that signals a bearish trend, where a black candlestick forms just after a long white Candlestick.

Specifies date where newly issued bonds begin to accrue interest.

An order to buy or sell a security prior to close of trading for that day. The order is cancelled if not filled.