Trading lingo thread.

WO = weekly open

MO = monthly open

POC = point of control

EQ = equilibrium (midrange)

Fade = trade against the trend

POB = point of breakdown / breakout

OB = orderblock

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VPVR = volume profile visible range

VPSV = volume profile session volume

VPFR = volume profile fixed range

VAH = value area high

VAL = value area low

HVN = high volume node

LVN = low volume node

VA = value area (usually 70%)

DPOC = developing point of control

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Float = outstanding shares available to trade by the public

HFT = high frequency trade

OTC = over the counter

ETF = exchange traded fund

DCA = dollar cost averaging

Cover = reduce exposure or close position

ROI = return on investment

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Alpha = part of strategy that gives you an edge

Beta = way of measuring volatility / risk of an asset

Delta = these days it just means "difference"

Arbitrage = trading the same asset on different markets (exchanges) to make money on the small price difference

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Bid = offer to buy at specific price

Ask = offer to sell at specific price

Spread = difference between bid & ask prices

Backwardation = spot price is higher than futures

Contango = futures prices higher than spot price

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Fat finger = accidentally buying / selling way too much

Hedge = take on new risk to offset existing risk

Active order = market buy / sell

Passive order = limit buy / sell

OI = open interest

Tick = minimum price change of an asset

Bitcoin = internet ponzi

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