The risk of a big price fluctuation when the market reopens following a weekend or holiday.
The currency code for the pound.
Buying an instrument with the idea that it will rise over a longer period of time.
Selling a security or asset that the trader does not own, with the expectation that its price will fall, allowing the trader to buy it back at a lower price for a profit.
A debt security issued by a government to support government spending and obligations. These bonds are considered low-risk investments due to the government’s ability to tax and print money.
The gross profit margin is the amount of money a company earns after deducting the direct costs of manufacturing or delivery. This allows firms to measure their efficiency, which reflects their ability to create revenues from their activities.
The percentage increase or decrease in a quantity over a specific period of time. It is commonly used to measure the change in various economic, financial, and statistical indicators.
