A long squeeze occurs when falling prices force long holders to sell, amplifying downward pressure—especially risky for leveraged traders.

A stable and widely accepted currency, typically from economically strong nations.

An options term indicating intrinsic value—call options above strike price, put options below.

A measure used by insurers, calculated as claims paid divided by premiums earned, indicating profitability and risk efficiency.

The duration an investor holds an asset, impacting returns, risk, and taxes.

A fund designed to generate regular income through dividends or interest.

A fund that invests across equities, bonds, and cash to balance risk and returns.

Buying and selling financial instruments within the same trading day.

A record of past market prices and trading activity used for trend analysis.

Market-derived expectation of future volatility in an asset, reflected through options prices.