Foreign Exchange Swap The actual exchange of two currencies (only their principal amount) on a specific date at a specific rate.Forward A deal that will take effect at a pre-agreed future point in time. Fundamental Analysis The inward investment value of the company Hedging Making one investment in order to reduce the risk of another investment. It is strategy developed to minimize exposure to an undesirable business risk Initial Margin Initial deposit necessary to enter a market position that will serve as a guarantee on future performance. Interbank Rates The interest rate charged on loans made between banks. Limit Order A client’s order to broker to sell currency at no less and to buy it at no more than a specified price level. Such order also allows investors to control the price at which the trade is performed Long Position A market position where the Client has purchased a currency he previously didn’t own. Low/High The lowest and the highest price traded for the currency on a particular trading day.
Margin Trader’s deposit as collateral to cover potential losses from prices movements. Margin Call A broker's requirement for additional funds. A clearing member is required to bring margin deposits up to a required minimum maintenance margin to cover an adverse price movement in the market. Market Maker A market dealer who provides liquidity and a two-way price quote. A he takes the opposite side of your trade and usually runs a trading book.
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