Monthly Archives: March 2025
Foreign exchange (forex)
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:40 am, by seooptimization
A decentralised, over-the-counter (OTC) market where global currencies are traded. It is the world’s largest and most liquid financial market.
Floor trader
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:40 am, by seooptimization
A trader who works on the floor of an exchange, executing trades on behalf of clients or for their own account.
Fixed income
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:39 am, by seooptimization
Investments that pay a fixed rate of return, such as bonds or CDs.
Float
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:39 am, by seooptimization
When funds are transferred from one account to another, it is “floating” till the transfer is complete. During this stage, the amount can be seen in both accounts.
Fisher effect
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:39 am, by seooptimization
A theory that suggests interest rate spikes will lead directly to increased inflation.
Fixed exchange rate
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:39 am, by seooptimization
A monetary system in which the value of a country’s currency is fixed to the value of another currency or to a fixed commodity such as gold.
Financial risk
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:39 am, by seooptimization
The risk of loss due to changes in market conditions, interest rates, credit ratings or other financial factors.
Fiscal year
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:39 am, by seooptimization
A 12-month period that a company or organisation uses for financial and accounting purposes, which may or may not coincide with the calendar year.
Fill or kill (FOK)
Written on March 27, 2025 at 8:39 am, by seooptimization
An order type that requires a trade to be executed immediately and completely, or else cancelled.