Turnover
The total money value or volume of all executed transactions in a given time period.
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Liquid Market
A market with a high volume of activity, giving traders ample opportunity to buy or sell large quantities at any time and for low transaction costs.
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The buying and selling of the same amount of a security; in dubious cases it is done to inflate perceived trading volume and liquidity. In forex it refers to opening and closing a position within a single day, often multiple times, which can interfere with technical analysis.
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Adjustment
The impact on a share price of a company paying out dividends on the ex-date. The price takes a slight dip because money flows out of the company to shareholders, with the dividend adjustment occurring at the close of business before the ex-dividend date.
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A term for the Australian Securities Exchange index (ASX 200), which tracks the top 200 companies by market capitalisation listed on the Australian stock exchange.
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Any market that experiences a fall of around 20% or more from its recent high. Most commonly applied to stock markets, the term can also be used for anything traded, including currencies and commodities. It is the opposite of a bull market.
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A fixed-income investment representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental. It works like an I.O.U. between lender and borrower that includes the details of the loan and its payments.
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Any market in which prices are rising or expected to rise imminently. Typically applied to stock markets, the term can also be used for anything traded, including currencies and commodities. It is the opposite of a bear market.
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A marketplace where securities are paid for and delivered immediately at the point of sale. A stock exchange is a cash market because investors receive their shares as soon as they have paid for them.
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