Glossary Entries from S to U
Glossary of day trading words and phrases beginning with the letters S, T, or U, with detailed definitions and examples.
Scaling In
Definition of scaling in using multiple contracts, with an example of how scaling in can be used to reduce overall trade risk.
Definition of scaling in using multiple contracts, with an example of how scaling in can be used to reduce overall trade risk.
Scaling Out
Definition of scaling out using multiple contracts, with an example of how scaling out can be used to reduce overall trade risk.
Definition of scaling out using multiple contracts, with an example of how scaling out can be used to reduce overall trade risk.
Spread Betting
Definition of spread betting, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it can be used as an alternative to regular trading.
Definition of spread betting, its advantages and disadvantages, and how it can be used as an alternative to regular trading.
Spread - Bid and Ask Spread
Definition of the day trading term spread (or bid and ask spread), including what causes a small and large spread, and how they affect trading.
Definition of the day trading term spread (or bid and ask spread), including what causes a small and large spread, and how they affect trading.
Spread Trading
Definition of the form of options trading known as spread trading, with an example of an options based spread trade.
Definition of the form of options trading known as spread trading, with an example of an options based spread trade.
Statistical Trading
Definition of statistical trading, with an explanation of the difference between statistical trading and other trading styles, and examples of statistical trades.
Definition of statistical trading, with an explanation of the difference between statistical trading and other trading styles, and examples of statistical trades.
Stop And Reverse
Definition of the type of stop loss order known as stop and reverse, with examples of how a stop and reverse order is used in trading.
Definition of the type of stop loss order known as stop and reverse, with examples of how a stop and reverse order is used in trading.
Stop Loss
Definition of the day trading term stop loss, with descriptions of the two most common types of stop loss, and a discussion of whether or not a stop loss should be used.
Definition of the day trading term stop loss, with descriptions of the two most common types of stop loss, and a discussion of whether or not a stop loss should be used.
Options - Strike Price, Option Exercise, and Expiration Date
Definition of the options phrases strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Definition of the options phrases strike price, option exercise, and expiration date.
Swing Trading
Definition of the style of trading known as swing trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this medium term trading style.
Definition of the style of trading known as swing trading, with examples of the types of trade that fit within this medium term trading style.
Tick Charts
Description of trading charts based upon ticks (number of trades), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
Description of trading charts based upon ticks (number of trades), including their advantages and disadvantages compared to time charts.
Futures - Tick Size and Tick Value
Definition of the futures terms tick size and tick value, and examples of their use in trading.
Definition of the futures terms tick size and tick value, and examples of their use in trading.
Time Charts
Description of trading charts based upon time, including short term timeframes such as 1 minute and 3 minute, and long term timeframes such as 1 hour and 1 day.
Description of trading charts based upon time, including short term timeframes such as 1 minute and 3 minute, and long term timeframes such as 1 hour and 1 day.
Time and Sales or Tape
Definition of the time and sales (or tape), and descriptions of the information that is provided by the time and sales.
Definition of the time and sales (or tape), and descriptions of the information that is provided by the time and sales.
Trailing Stop
Definition of the type of stop loss order known as a trailing stop, and an example of how a trailing stop should and should not be used in trading.
Definition of the type of stop loss order known as a trailing stop, and an example of how a trailing stop should and should not be used in trading.
Trend Lines - Direction
Description and examples of upward, downward, and sideways trend lines, and explanation of the information they provide about the market's prices.
Description and examples of upward, downward, and sideways trend lines, and explanation of the information they provide about the market's prices.
Trend Lines - Trend Strength
Description and examples of trend lines showing strong trends and weak trends, and explanations of the information they provide about the market's prices.
Description and examples of trend lines showing strong trends and weak trends, and explanations of the information they provide about the market's prices.
Trend Lines - Support and Resistance
Description and examples of trend lines showing support and resistance, and explanations of the information that they provide about the market's prices.
Description and examples of trend lines showing support and resistance, and explanations of the information that they provide about the market's prices.
Trend Line Bounces
Definition of trend line bounces, including why they occur, and examples of how they can be used as part of a trading system.
Definition of trend line bounces, including why they occur, and examples of how they can be used as part of a trading system.
Trend Line Breaks
Definition of trend line breaks, including why they occur, and examples of how they can be used as part of a trading system.
Definition of trend line breaks, including why they occur, and examples of how they can be used as part of a trading system.
Triple Witching
Definition of the day trading phrase triple witching.
Definition of the day trading phrase triple witching.
Unrealized Profit
Definition of the trading term unrealized profit, with an example of how unrealized profit is used in trading.
Definition of the trading term unrealized profit, with an example of how unrealized profit is used in trading.
Uptick Rule (Defunct as of July 2007)
Definition of the US stock market uptick rule, and a discussion of whether the removal of the uptick rule has increased or decreased US stock market volatility.
Definition of the US stock market uptick rule, and a discussion of whether the removal of the uptick rule has increased or decreased US stock market volatility.