Acciones de primera líneaSe trata de acciones de empresas financieramente estables, de buena reputación y con una larga trayectoria en su sector.
ActivoEs un recurso económico que se posee o se controla para generar una ganancia o un beneficio futuro. En el comercio financiero, el término se relaciona con lo que se intercambia en los mercados; es decir, a acciones, bonos, divisas y materias primas.
AdquisiciónEste término se refiere a la adquisición de otra empresa por parte de una empresa. La sociedad adquirente se hará cargo de otra sociedad comprando su participación, ya sea la mayor parte o la totalidad de la misma.
AlertaLas alertas de InteracInvestor, también llamadas alertas comerciales, permiten a los operadores establecer criterios específicos y recibir notificaciones inmediatas una vez que se hayan cumplido. Hay tres tipos de alertas en el comercio: anuncios económicos, alertas de precios y alertas de indicadores.
AmortizaciónEs el proceso de distribuir el pago de un préstamo o la costa de un activo intangible en un período de tiempo específico. Los bancos o las agencias de derechos de autor establecen las condiciones para distribuir el reembolso, permitiendo una amortización durante varios meses o años. La amortización suele implicar pagos de intereses, fijados a discreción del prestamista.
AnalistaEs un profesional financiero que está calificado para evaluar inversiones y hacer recomendaciones para vender, comprar o mantener un activo.
ApreciaciónUn producto se aprecia cuando su precio sube en respuesta a la demanda del mercado.
Apuesta financiada diaria (DBF)Este término se utiliza en las apuestas diferenciales para describir una posición que permanece abierta hasta que un operador decide cerrarla. Por cada día que una apuesta permanece abierta, se realiza un ajuste de intereses en la cuenta del operador para reflejar el costo de financiar su posición.
ArbitrajeEs un término relacionado con el comercio. Es la práctica de comprar y vender un activo simultáneamente para aprovechar una diferencia de precio. El activo normalmente se vende en un mercado diferente, en una forma diferente o con un producto financiero diferente.
Asamblea General Anual (AGM)Es una reunión anual entre los accionistas de una empresa y su consejo de administración. Es el único momento en el que se reúnen accionistas y directores. En la Asamblea General Anual, los directores presentan el informe anual de la empresa.
Asesora ExpertaEs un conjunto automatizado de instrucciones de programación detalladas sobre cómo abrir, modificar y cerrar posiciones comerciales sin intervención humana.
BullishEste término se refiere a la actitud de los inversores hacia los mercados o activos. Los inversores y comerciantes alcistas creen que el mercado experimentará un movimiento de precios al alza. También compran un mercado subyacente para obtener ganancias vendiendo el mercado en el futuro, cuando el precio haya subido.
Cargos de financiaciónEstas tarifas también se denominan cargos por intereses. Se aplican a posiciones apalancadas mantenidas abiertas durante la noche.
CautiverioEs una forma de inversión financiera que implica prestar dinero a una institución por un período de tiempo predeterminado. Los bonos pueden ser de dos tipos: bonos corporativos y bonos gubernamentales, dependiendo de a qué institución se realice el préstamo.
ColateralEste es un activo otorgado para garantizar un préstamo o como garantía de desempeño.
ComisiónEs el cargo que cobra un corredor de instrumentos por realizar comerciantes en nombre de un comerciante.
ComprarEste término se refiere a apropiarse de un instrumento financiero de otra persona.
ContramonedaEsta es la segunda moneda que figura en un par de divisas.
Contrato anticipadoSe trata de un contrato que tiene una fecha de vencimiento definida. Este contrato puede variar entre diferentes instancias. Esto la convierte en una entidad no estandarizada que se puede personalizar según el activo negociado, la fecha de vencimiento y una cuenta comercial particular.
Contratos futurosSe trata de un acuerdo entre dos partes para negociar un activo a un precio predefinido en una fecha específica en el futuro.
Contratos por diferencia (CFD)Este es un tipo de derivado financiero utilizado en el comercio de CFD. se utilizan para negociar una variedad de mercados financieros como acciones, divisas, materias primas, índices y bonos.
CorredoraEs una persona independiente o una empresa que organiza o ejecuta transacciones financieras en nombre de otra parte. Los corredores hacen esto en diferentes clases de activos, como acciones, divisas, bienes raíces y seguros. Suelen cobrar una comisión por ejecutar una orden.
Crudo BrentEste tipo de valor se refiere a lo que vale una empresa según sus registros financieros. Se contrasta con el valor de mercado, el valor de una empresa según los mercados financieros. El precio de mercado de la empresa es el precio de mercado actual por acción multiplicado por el número total de acciones en circulación.
Cuenta actualEsta es la suma de la balanza comercial (exportaciones menos importaciones de bienes y servicios), el ingreso neto de los factores (intereses y dividendos) y los pagos netos de transferencias (ayuda exterior). La balanza comercial suele ser el componente clave de la cuenta corriente.
DerivadasSe trata de productos financieros que obtienen su valor del precio de un activo subyacente. Los operadores suelen utilizar derivados como mecanismo para especular sobre los movimientos futuros del precio de un activo, sin comprar el activo en sí.
DevengoEs un término contable. Describe el método para registrar los ingresos y gastos cuando se incurren. Para este método no tiene importancia el registro cuando se intercambia efectivo.
Dia de cambioEs una estrategia de inversión a corto plazo que implica cerrar todas las operaciones antes de que cierre el mercado.
DividendoEsta es la parte que una empresa elige devolver a sus accionistas, generalmente expresada como porcentaje.
DivisaEs cualquier forma de dinero emitida por un gobierno o banco central y utilizada como moneda de curso legal y base para el comercio.
Doble fondoEste es un patrón de precio de reversión de análisis técnico. Después de una tendencia bajista establecida, el último mínimo no logra bajar más que el mínimo anterior y los precios suben por encima del último máximo.
EDSPÉsta es una abreviatura de Precio de liquidación de entrega de cambio. Se refiere al precio al que se liquidan los contratos de derivados negociados en bolsa. Los mercados de valores utilizan EDSP para calcular el monto que debe cada parte de un contrato de opciones o futuros en el momento de la expiración de ese contrato.
Efecto multiplicadorEste término describe el impacto que tienen los cambios en la oferta monetaria sobre la actividad económica. Cuando un gobierno, una empresa o un individuo gasta dinero, puede tener un efecto imprevisto en las empresas y las personas.
Fecha de caducidadEste es el punto en el que una posición comercial se cierra automáticamente.
Flujo de fondosEsta es la cantidad de dinero que entra y sale de las cuentas de la empresa. Se informa en los anuncios de resultados de la empresa.
ForexEste es el mercado de divisas donde los participantes convierten una moneda a otra.
Forzar aperturaEsta es una función en la plataforma de negociación que permite a los operadores realizar una nueva apuesta en la dirección opuesta a una apuesta existente en el mismo mercado.
FundamentoUn patrón gráfico utilizado en el análisis técnico que muestra cuándo la oferta y la demanda de un producto son casi iguales. Esto da como resultado un rango de negociación estrecho y la fusión de niveles de soporte y resistencia.
FusiónEste término se utiliza para describir la decisión de dos empresas de combinarse y convertirse en una sola entidad.
Ganancias por acción (BPA)Esta es una métrica que son las cifras de ganancias de una empresa. Las EPS se calculan dividiendo la cantidad total de ganancias generadas en un período determinado por el número de acciones de la empresa que cotizan en el mercado de valores.
Gráfico de barrasEs un tipo de gráfico que consta de cuatro puntos importantes: los precios máximo y mínimo, que forman la barra vertical; el precio de apertura, que está marcado con una línea horizontal a la izquierda de la barra; y el precio de cierre, que está marcado con una línea horizontal a la derecha de la barra.
Gráfico de velasUn gráfico que indica el rango de negociación del día, así como el precio de apertura y cierre. Si el precio de apertura es mayor que el precio de cierre, el rectángulo entre el precio de apertura y el de cierre está sombreado. Si el precio de cierre es mayor que el precio de apertura, esta área del gráfico no está sombreada.
Halcones y palomasEstos son términos utilizados por los analistas para clasificar a los miembros del comité del Banco Central antes de sus votaciones sobre política monetaria. Los halcones son aquellos miembros que abogan por mantener la inflación baja como máxima prioridad en la política monetaria. Las palomas están más a favor de una política monetaria expansiva, incluidas tasas de interés bajas. Los halcones tienden a favorecer una política monetaria “ajustada”.
HedgeIt is an investment or trade meant to reduce a trader’s exposure to risk. The process of reducing risk via investments is called hedging.
Index (pl. Indices)It is a grouping of financial assets that are used to give a performance indicator of a particular sector. Examples of the largest global indices are MSCI ACWI Index, MSCI World, S&P Global 100, S&P Global 1200, The Global Dow – Global version of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Dow Jones Global Titans 50, FTSE All-World index series, and OTCM QX ADR 30 Index.
InflationThis is the increase in the cost of goods and services in an economy. It is also a devaluing of currency, because in the time of inflation, each unit of the currency’s economy is worth less of any good or service.
Instrumento financieroEs un contrato monetario entre dos partes: el comprador y el vendedor, que puede negociarse y liquidarse. El contrato representa un activo para el comprador y un pasivo financiero para el vendedor.
IntercambioEs un mercado abierto y organizado para materias primas, acciones, valores, derivados y otros instrumentos financieros. Los términos intercambio y mercado se utilizan indistintamente.
InterestThis term refers to several things in finance. It refers to the charge levied against a party for borrowing money, which can be a cost or a means of making profit for a trader. Interest can also refer to the portion of a company’s stocks held by a particular shareholder.
Interest Rate This is an amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the loan of an asset, usually expressed as a percentage of the borrowed amount. This percentage usually refers to the amount paid each year (Annual Percentage Rate). But it can refer to payments on a more or less regular basis.
Intrinsic Value This is the true or perceived value of an asset. Intrinsic value is not always identical to an asset’s market price, because assets can be either undervalued or overvalued. Investors use Intrinsic Value in option pricing or assess stocks.
IPCEste es un índice de precios al consumidor, un promedio de varios bienes y servicios de consumo que se utiliza para dar una indicación de la inflación.
IPOThis is an abbreviation for Initial Public Offering. This term means that a company goes public on a stock exchange.
J-Curve This term refers to a trendline showing an initial loss immediately followed by a large gain. In a chart, this pattern of activity follows the shape of a capital letter “J”.
January Effect This term refers to a seasonal increase in stock prices during January. This increase in prices is attributable to an increase in buying, which follows the decrease in prices typically happening in December, when investors prompt a sell-off.
Job Market This is the market where employers look for employees and employees search for jobs. Also known as the labor market, this is not a physical place but a concept demonstrating the interplay between different labor forces.
Joint-Stock CompanyThis is a business owned by its investors, with each of them owning a share based on the amount of acquired stocks. Usually, joint-stocks companies are too expensive for an individual to fund. The owners of such businesses share in their profits.
Jurisdiction RiskThis is the risk that arises when operating in a foreign jurisdiction. Usually, people face such risk when they do business or lend money in another country.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) This term refers to a set of qualifiable measurements used to estimate a company’s overall long-term performance. In particular, KPIs help determine a company’s strategic, financial, and operational achievements, compared to similar companies in the same industry.
Key Rate DurationThis is the measurement used to estimate the value of a debt security or a debit instrument portfolio – bonds – changes at a specific maturity point along the entirety of the yield curve.
Knock-In Option It is a latent option contract that begins to function as a normal option only when a specific price level is reached before expiration.
Knock-Out OptionIt is an option with an inherent mechanism to expire worthless if a predetermined price level in the underlying asset is reached. This option sets a cap on the level an option can reach in the holder’s favor.
Know Your Customer (KYC)This is a standard in the investment industry which ensures companies and advisors know detailed information about their clients’ risk tolerance, investment knowledge, and financial position. KYC protects investment advisors and clients alike.
Leverage This is the concept enabling traders to multiply their exposure to a financial market without committing more money.
Leveraged ProductsThese are financial instruments enabling traders to gain greater exposure to the market without increasing their capital investment. They do so by using leverage.
Liabilities These are debts and obligations that detract from a company’s total value. They have to be paid over a certain period of time.
LicitaciónEste término se refiere al comercio y la inversión. Es una cantidad que un comprador está dispuesto a pagar para adquirir un instrumento financiero.
Limit Order This is an instruction given by a trader to a broker to execute a trade at a particular level which is more favorable than the current market price.
Liquidity This is a term that describes how easily an asset can be sold or bought in the market without affecting its price. When there is a demand for an asset, there is a high liquidity, because in this period, it is easy to find a buyer or a seller for this asset.
Long PositionThis is a position that makes a profit if an asset’s market price increases.
Margen de beneficio brutoEs una forma de medir la cantidad de ganancias que le queda a una empresa después de restar los costos directos asociados con la venta de sus bienes y servicios. El margen bruto demuestra si una empresa está generando ingresos a pesar de sus gastos.
Margin In trading, this term refers to the funds which are required to open and maintain a leveraged position.
Market CapitalizationOften shortened as market cap, this term refers to the total market value of a company’s shares on the market. It is an easy way to determine a company’s size, which, in turn, helps assess the risk of investing in its shares.
Market DataIt is the live streaming of all information related to trade. It includes information about price, bid/ask quotes, and market volume. Market data also encompasses reports on assets and financial instruments. Market data is available across all global markets – stocks, forex, and commodities, and is distributed to companies and individual traders.
Market OrderIt is an instruction from a trader to a broker to execute a trade immediately at the best available price.
Market ValueThis value reflects what a business is worth according to market participants.
Media móvil (MA)Es un indicador común en el análisis técnico, que se utiliza para analizar los movimientos de precios de los activos y al mismo tiempo reducir el impacto de los picos aleatorios de precios.
Mercado alcistaEste término se refiere a un mercado o activo que sigue constantemente una trayectoria ascendente.
Mercado bajistaUn mercado se denomina mercado bajista cuando sigue una trayectoria descendente prolongada. Entonces los comerciantes no tienen esperanzas de un repunte.
Mercado financieroEs un medio a través del cual se comercializan activos, cuyo valor está determinado por la oferta y la demanda.
MetaTrader Es una plataforma de comercio electrónico popular entre los comerciantes de todo el mundo.
Moneda baseEs un término relacionado con el comercio. es la primera moneda cotizada en un par de divisas. También es la moneda contable utilizada por los bancos y otras empresas.
Moneda fiduciariaSe trata de una moneda nacional que no está vinculada al precio del oro o la plata. El valor de la moneda fiduciaria se basa en la fe de la gente en el gobierno del país o en el banco central que emite esta moneda.
Negative Balance ProtectionThis protection ensures that traders do not lose more than the balance on their account.
Net Change This term refers to the difference between the closing price of the current trading session, compared to the closing price of the previous trading session. Net change can be positive or negative, because it shows whether the markets were up or down a day before.
Net Income It is the total amount of profit made by a company and listed in its earnings report.
Net Operating Income (NOI) It is a calculation used to analyze the profitability of income-generating real estate investments. NOI equals revenue from the property, excluding all necessary operating expenses.
Non-Current AssetIt is a company’s long-term investment, for which the full value is not realized during the accounting year. Non-current asset can also be an item without an inherent value, such as intangible assets, or assets with no fixed expiry, such as land or property.
Offer This term refers to a trader’s expressed intention to buy an asset or financial instrument from another trader or institution.
On Balance Volume (OBV) It is a form of technical analysis enabling traders to make predictions about future price movements based on the asset’s previous trading volume.
Opción de llamadaEs un contrato que otorga al comprador el derecho de comprar un activo específico a un precio específico en una fecha de vencimiento específica. Sin embargo, el comprador nunca está obligado a hacerlo. El valor de una opción de compra se aprecia si el precio de mercado del activo sube.
Opción de monedaEs un tipo de contrato de opción que otorga al titular el derecho de comprar o vender un par de divisas a un precio determinado antes de un tiempo de vencimiento determinado. Sin embargo, el comprador no está obligado a hacerlo. El titular de la opción paga una prima al vendedor.
Opciones digitalesEsta opción, también conocida como digital 100, permite al operador predecir si una afirmación sobre un mercado es verdadera o falsa. Si los comerciantes aciertan en sus predicciones, obtienen ganancias. Si cometen un error, pierden dinero.
Open Position This term refers to a trade still able to generate a profit or incur a loss. when a position is closed, all profits and losses have been realized, and the trade is no longer active. Open positions are either long or short; that is, they allow traders to profit when markets are on the rise and when they are sliding.
Option It is a financial instrument that offers traders the right to buy or sell an asset when its price moves beyond a certain price within a specified time period.
Orden del díaEste es un tipo de orden o instrucción de un comerciante a un corredor para comprar o vender un determinado activo.
Order It is a request sent by a broker or a trading platform to make a trade on a financial instrument.
OsunaEsta palabra se refiere a la actitud de los inversores hacia un mercado. Cuando los comerciantes o inversores dicen que el mercado o un activo es bajista, creen que va a experimentar una trayectoria descendente.
Out of Money (OTM)This term refers to a contract that has not yet reached the value of its strike price. In other words, it has no intrinsic value and will expire worthless.
Over-the-Counter Trading (OTC) This term refers to a trade not made on a formal exchange.
P/E Ratio This is an abbreviation for Price-to-Earnings Ratio. It is a method of measuring a company’s value and is calculated by dividing the company’s market value per share by the earnings per share.
Par de divisasEstas son las dos monedas que componen un tipo de cambio. Por ejemplo, EUR/USD (euro/dólar estadounidense).
Parada garantizadaEs una forma de stop loss que ofrece una garantía de ejecutar su operación al nivel que especifica el operador.
PIBEsta es una abreviatura de Producto Interno Bruto, que es el valor total de los bienes y servicios producidos en un país durante un período de tiempo específico. Se utiliza como indicador de la salud y el tamaño de la economía de un país.
Pip It is a measurement in forex trading, defined as the smallest move that a currency can make.
Position This term refers to a trade that can currently incur a loss or make a profit, known as an open position, or to a trade that has recently been cancelled, known as a closed position. Profit or loss on a position is realized only after it has been closed.
Precio de cierreEste es el último nivel en el que se negoció un activo antes del cierre del mercado en un día determinado. Los precios de cierre se utilizan como marcador cuando se evalúan los movimientos de los activos durante un período de tiempo más largo.
Precio de ofertaEste es el precio al que el mercado está dispuesto a comprar un producto. Los precios se cotizan en dos direcciones como oferta/demanda. En el comercio de divisas, la oferta representa el precio al que un operador puede vender la moneda base, que se muestra a la izquierda en un par de divisas. Por ejemplo, en la cotización USD/CHF 1,4527/32, la moneda base es USD y el precio de oferta es 1,4527, lo que significa que puede vender un dólar estadounidense por 1,4527 francos suizos. En el comercio de CFD, la oferta también representa el precio al que un operador puede vender el producto. Por ejemplo, en la cotización de UK OIL 111,13/111,16, el precio de oferta es £111,13 por una unidad del mercado subyacente.
ProductoEs un activo físico básico, utilizado como materia prima en la producción de bienes o servicios. En el comercio, las materias primas son de cuatro tipos: metales, energía, agrícolas y ganaderas. Los ejemplos más comunes de materias primas que se negocian hoy en día en los mercados financieros son el petróleo, el gas natural, el oro, la plata, el platino, los cereales y la carne vacuna.
Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) It is a financial report providing a summary of a company’s revenue, expenses, and profit. It shows to investors how the company is operating and how much profit it is generating.
Pullback It is a temporary pause or dip in an asset’s overall trend. It should not be confused with a reversal, a more permanent move against the asset’s prevailing trend.
Put OptionIt is a contract that gives the buyer the right to sell an asset at a specified price and at a specific date of expiry. The buy is not obliged to sell, however. The value of a put option increases if the asset’s market price decreases.
Qualified Dividend It is a dividend that falls under capital gains tax rates which are lower than the income tax rates on unqualified, or ordinary, dividends. Qualified dividends are taxed as capital gains at rates of 20%, 15%, or 0%, depending on a specific tax bracket.
Quantitative Easing (QE) It is a form of monetary policy in which a central bank buys longer-term securities from the open market in order to boost the money supply and encourage investment and lending.
Quarter This is a three-month period on a company’s financial calendar acting as a basis for periodic financial reports and the paying of dividends. A quarter refers to one-forth of a year and is expressed as “Q1” for the first quarter, “Q2” for the second quarter, “Q3” for the third quarter, and “Q4” for the fourth one.
Quote Currency It is the second currency listed in a forex pair. It is also called the counter currency.
Quote PriceIt is the price at which an asset was last traded. It is defined as the point where supply meets demand, since it is the price on which the buyer and seller agree.
Radio actualEs una medida utilizada para establecer la capacidad de una empresa de vender sus activos tangibles para pagar su deuda a corto plazo. El índice circulante es útil para establecer la posición de liquidez de una empresa.
Rally It is a period in which a price of an asset experiences sustained upward movement. A rally usually happens after a period in which prices have been flat, traded in a narrow band, or experienced a drop.
Range It is the difference between a market’s highest and lowest price in a given period. Range is an indicator of volatility. If the range at the market is wide, this means that it is volatile.
Ratio de apalancamientoEs una medida utilizada por los inversores para establecer el apalancamiento financiero de una empresa, que es la cantidad de fondos adquiridos a través de préstamos de acreedores, en comparación con los fondos adquiridos a través de capital social.
Reserva FederalEste término se refiere a los Bancos de la Reserva Federal o Feds. Es el banco central el que está a cargo de la estabilidad financiera en Estados Unidos.
Reserves These are the liquid assets set aside for future use by an individual, business, or central bank. Reserves are usually currencies or gold. For traders, reserves are kept in cash that is quickly accessed.
Resistance Level It is the point on a price chart at which an upward price trajectory is checked by an overwhelming inclination to sell the asset. If a market price is close to a resistance level, a trader can close his or her position taking the profit instead of waiting for the price to fall back.
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) It is a long-term profitability ratio measuring how effectively a company uses its capital. The metric tells you the profit generated by each dollar or any other currency used.
Reversal It is a turnaround in the price movement of an asset; that is, when an upward trend becomes a downward trend or vice versa.
Risk Management It is the process of identifying potential risks in a trader’s investment portfolio and taking steps to minimize them.
Risks These are the ways in which an investment can bring losses to a trader.
RolloverIt is the process of keeping a position open beyond its expiry.
Scalp It is the act of opening and then closing a position very quickly, in the hope of profiting from small price movements.
Share BuybackThis term refers to a company’s repurchasing of its own shares from investors. This is a tax-efficient way to return money to shareholders. When shares have been repurchased, they are considered cancelled. However, they can be kept for redistribution in the future.
Share Price It is the price of one share in a company. The prices of a share fluctuate according to market conditions. They usually increase if a company is estimated to be doing well; they fall, when a company is not meeting expectations.
Shares These are the units of the ownership of a company, usually traded on the stock market. They are also called stocks and equities.
Shares Trading It is the process of buying or selling of a company’s stock or derivative products based on stock to make a profit.
Short This term refers to a trade that will incur a profit if the traded asset falls in price.
Short Selling It is an act of selling an asset that traders do not currently own, because they hope that its value will drop and they will close a trade at a profit.
Slippage This term refers to a situation where an order executed does not match the price at which it was made.
Spot This term refers to the price of an asset for immediate delivery or to the value of an asset at any exact given time. It differs from an asset’s futures price, defined as the price for delivery at some date in the future.
Spot Price This term refers to the current value of an underlying asset, for which it can be bought or sold with the expectation of immediate delivery. This term is often used in the forex and commodities market.
Spread This is the difference in price between the buy (bid) and sell (offer) prices quoted for an asset.
Stock Exchange It is a centralized location where the shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold. Stock exchanges differ from other exchanges in that the tradable assets are limited there to stocks, binds, and exchange traded products (ETPs).
Stock Index It is a group of shares used to give an indication of a sector, exchange, or economy. A stock index is made up of a set number of the top shares from a given exchange.
Stop Order This is a type of order that instructs a broker to execute a trade when it reaches a particular level, usually one which is less favorable than the current market price. They are also called stop-loss orders.
Strike PriceThis is the price at which an option can be executed. It is a fixed price under which an underlying asset can be bought or sold.
Tangible Assets These are assets on a company’s balance sheet that have a physical form, including equipment property, machinery, and materials used in production.
Time Value This term refers to the portion of an option’s premium that is attributable to the amount of time left until the option expires. An investor is ready to pay more for an option with a longer time until expiry, because the option has more time to expire in the money.
Tipo de cambio flotanteEste término se refiere a una moneda cuyo precio está determinado por factores de oferta y demanda en relación con otras monedas. Un tipo de cambio flotante es diferente de un tipo de cambio fijo, determinado por el gobierno de la moneda determinada.
Trading Floor This is where financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, commodities are bought and sold. They are usually electronic.
Treasury Stock This is the portion of a company’s shares that it keeps in reserve. These shares are not available to the public and do not count towards the total amount of listed outstanding shares.
TrendThis term refers to the time when a market is making sustained moves upwards or downwards. Identifying the beginning and ending of trends is crucial for market analysis. Trends apply to individual assets, sectors, interest rates, and bond yields.
Unborrowable Stocks These are stocks that are not lendable to short sellers. When shares in a company become unborrowable, it is impossible to short sell them in a traditional way.
Underlying Asset This term refers to the financial assets upon which a derivative’s price is based. A derivative is a financial instrument with a price based on a different asset.
Unemployment Rate This term refers to the percent of the labor force that does not have a job. This indicator rises and falls in the wake of changing economic indicators but does not anticipate them.
Unlimited Liability This term refers to the full legal responsibility that business owners and partners assume for all business debts. This liability is not capped. Business owners can pay their obligations through the seizure and sale of owners’ personal assets.
UpsideThis term refers to the potential increase in value of an investment. It is measured in monetary or percentage terms. A higher upside means that the stock has more value than is currently reflected in the stock price.
Valor en librosEste tipo de valor se refiere a lo que vale una empresa según sus registros financieros. Se contrasta con el valor de mercado, el valor de una empresa según los mercados financieros. El precio de mercado de la empresa es el precio de mercado actual por acción multiplicado por el número total de acciones en circulación.
Valuable Cost This is a busines’ expense which is subject to change when sales volumes change. This means that valuable costs either increase or decrease depending on the company’s present output.
Value Chain It is a business model that describes the full range of activities needed to create a product or service.
Variable Cost This is a corporate expense that changes in proportion to production output. Variable costs decrease or increase depending on a company’s production volume.
Volatility This term refers to the situation at the market when there is a high likelihood of making major, unforeseen short-price movements at any given time.
VolumeIt is the amount of a certain asset that is being traded over a certain period of time. It is often given together with price information, since this information offers another dimension with which traders examine an asset’s price history.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) It is an oil benchmark central to commodities trading. It is one of the three major oil benchmarks used in trading, alongside with Brent and Dubai/Oman.
White Paper It is an informational document usually issued by a company to promote or highlight the features of a solution, product, or service that it offers.
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) It is an index that measures the changes in the price of goods in the stages before the retail level. It refers to goods sold in bulk and traded between entities or businesses, not between customers.
Wire Transfer It is an electronic transfer of funds via a network that is administered by hundreds of banks and transfer service agencies around the world. This transfer can also be made cash at a cash office.
Working OrderThis term refers to the opening of a stop order or a limit order. It is used to advise a broker to execute a trade when an asset reaches a specific price.
X-efficiency This term refers to the degree of efficiency maintained by firms under conditions of imperfect competition. Efficiency in this context means a company getting the maximum outputs from its inputs, which includes employee productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
XD It is symbol used to signify that a security is trading ex-dividend. It tells investors key information about a specific security in a stock quote.
Xenocurrency This term refers to any currency traded in markets outside of domestic borders.
XTRIt is an extension printed after the ticker symbol for a stock. It indicates that the stock is trading on an ex-rights basis, which means that the buyer of the stock does not have the rights to purchase more shares at a lower price anymore because those rights have expired.
Zero Balance Account (ZBA) It is a checking account where a balance of zero is maintained. When funds are required in this account, the exact amount of money needed is automatically transferred from a central or master account.
Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) It is a method of budgeting according to which all expenses must be justified for each new period. The process of zero-based budgeting starts from a “zero base.” Every function within a company is then analyzed for its needs and costs.
Zero-Coupon Bond It is a debt security that does not pay interest. Instead, it trades at a deep discount and renders a profit at maturity, when the bond is redeemed for its full-face value.
Zero-Rated Goods These are products which are exempt from value-added tax (VAT) in countries that use this value taxation.
Zoning OrdinanceIt is a rule defining how property in specific geographic zones can be used. It details whether specified geographic zones are acceptable for residential and commercial purposes.