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December 31st, 2009
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Electronic Communication Network
December 31st, 2009
ECN An electronic communication network (ECN) is the term used in financial circles for a type of computer system that facilitates trading of financial products outside of stock exchanges. The primary products that are traded on ECNs are stocks and currencies. FX ECNs broker provide access to an electronic trading network, supplied with streaming quotes [...]
ECN broker
December 31st, 2009
Forex ECNs broker provide access to an electronic trading network, supplied with streaming quotes from the top tier banks in the world. By trading through an ECN broker, a currency trader generally benefits from greater price transparency, faster processing, increased liquidity and more availability in the marketplace.
Electronic Communication Network
December 31st, 2009
ECN An electronic communication network (ECN) is the term used in financial circles for a type of computer system that facilitates trading of financial products outside of stock exchanges. The primary products that are traded on ECNs are stocks and currencies. FX ECNs broker provide access to an electronic trading network, supplied with streaming quotes [...]
V
November 27th, 2009
1. Valuation The process of determining the value of an asset or company. 2. Value Date The settlement date for a currency contract, usually two business days. For USD/CAD it is one business day. 3. Variation Margin Funds, which are required [...]
U
November 27th, 2009
1. Unconvertible Currency A currency that cannot be exchanged for another because of foreign exchange regulations. 2. Uncovered See Open Position. 3. Under-Valuation See Undervalued. 4. Undervalued When a currency is below its purchasing power parity it [...]
S
November 27th, 2009
1. S/N Roll See Spot/Next Roll. 2. Same Day Transaction A position that is opened and closed on the same day. 3. Sell Limit Order An order to execute a transaction only at a specified price (the limit) or higher. [...]
R
November 27th, 2009
1. Rainbow Option An option that has two or more underlying assets. The option only pays out when all the underlying assets act accordingly. 2. Rally A period where prices surge upward. 3. Range The difference between the highest and lowest price of a currency pair during [...]
Q
November 27th, 2009
1. Quantitative Analysis A technique used to analyze an observed behavior by employing complex mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement, and research. 2. Quantitative Easing Quantitative easing is a monetary tool used by central banks to encourage spending within an economy. One of the most well-known instances of quantitative easing remains [...]
P
November 27th, 2009
1. Par The official value of a currency. 2. Par Spread The term used to describe the situation where the bid and ask prices for a forward spread rate are identical. 3. Paris Nickname for the US Dollar-French Franc currency pair before the French Franc was converted [...]