Key Trading Terminology Every Pro Should Know1. Market Basics
1.1 Asset Classes
Understanding asset classes is fundamental. These include:
Equities/Stocks: Ownership shares in a company.
Bonds: Debt instruments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower.
Commodities: Physical goods like gold, oil, and wheat traded on exchanges.
Forex: Currency pairs traded in the global foreign exchange market.
Derivatives: Financial instruments whose value derives from an underlying asset, including options and futures.
1.2 Market Participants
Key players in markets include:
Retail Traders: Individual investors trading with personal capital.
Institutional Traders: Organizations such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and banks.
Market Makers: Entities that provide liquidity by quoting buy and sell prices.
Brokers: Intermediaries facilitating trading for clients.
HFT Firms: High-frequency traders using algorithms for rapid trades.
1.3 Market Orders
Orders are instructions to buy or sell an asset:
Market Order: Executed immediately at the current market price.
Limit Order: Executed only at a specified price or better.
Stop Order: Becomes a market order once a specific price is reached.
Stop-Limit Order: Combines stop and limit orders for precise execution.
2. Trading Styles and Strategies
2.1 Day Trading
Buying and selling within the same trading day to capitalize on intraday price movements.
2.2 Swing Trading
Holding positions for several days to weeks to profit from medium-term price swings.
2.3 Position Trading
Longer-term trades based on trends over weeks or months.
2.4 Scalping
Ultra-short-term trading, often seconds to minutes, targeting small profits.
2.5 Algorithmic Trading
Using automated programs to execute trades based on predefined strategies.
3. Technical Analysis Terminology
3.1 Candlestick Patterns
Visual representations of price movements:
Doji: Indicates market indecision.
Hammer: Potential bullish reversal signal.
Shooting Star: Possible bearish reversal.
3.2 Support and Resistance
Support: Price level where buying pressure prevents further decline.
Resistance: Price level where selling pressure prevents further rise.
3.3 Trend and Trendlines
Uptrend: Series of higher highs and higher lows.
Downtrend: Series of lower highs and lower lows.
Trendline: Straight line connecting significant price points to identify direction.
3.4 Indicators and Oscillators
Moving Averages: Smooth price data to identify trends (SMA, EMA).
RSI (Relative Strength Index): Measures overbought or oversold conditions.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): Trend-following momentum indicator.
Bollinger Bands: Volatility-based price envelopes.
4. Fundamental Analysis Terminology
4.1 Key Financial Ratios
P/E Ratio: Price-to-earnings ratio indicating valuation.
P/B Ratio: Price-to-book ratio reflecting company worth relative to book value.
ROE (Return on Equity): Profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio: Financial leverage indicator.
4.2 Earnings and Revenue
EPS (Earnings Per Share): Profit allocated per outstanding share.
Revenue Growth: Increase in sales over time.
Profit Margin: Percentage of revenue converted to profit.
4.3 Macroeconomic Indicators
GDP Growth: Economic expansion rate.
Inflation (CPI/WPI): Changes in price levels.
Interest Rates: Cost of borrowing money.
5. Risk Management Terminology
5.1 Position Sizing
Determining the size of each trade relative to portfolio capital.
5.2 Stop Loss and Take Profit
Stop Loss: Limits losses if the market moves against you.
Take Profit: Automatically closes a trade when a target profit is reached.
5.3 Risk-to-Reward Ratio
Ratio of potential loss to potential gain; crucial for evaluating trade viability.
5.4 Diversification
Spreading investments across multiple assets to reduce risk exposure.
6. Derivatives and Options Terminology
6.1 Futures
Contracts to buy/sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.
6.2 Options
Contracts giving the right but not obligation to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset.
6.3 Greeks
Measure sensitivity to various factors:
Delta: Price change relative to underlying asset.
Gamma: Rate of change of delta.
Theta: Time decay of option value.
Vega: Sensitivity to volatility changes.
6.4 Leverage
Using borrowed funds to amplify trading exposure; increases potential gains and losses.
7. Market Conditions and Events
7.1 Bull and Bear Markets
Bull Market: Rising prices and investor optimism.
Bear Market: Falling prices and investor pessimism.
7.2 Volatility
Degree of price fluctuations; often measured by VIX for equities.
7.3 Liquidity
Ability to buy/sell assets quickly without affecting price significantly.
7.4 Gap
Difference between closing and opening prices across trading sessions.
7.5 Market Sentiment
Overall attitude of investors toward a market or asset.
8. Order Types and Execution Terms
Fill: Execution of an order.
Partial Fill: Only part of the order is executed.
Slippage: Difference between expected price and execution price.
Spread: Difference between bid and ask prices.
Bid/Ask: Highest price buyers are willing to pay vs lowest sellers accept.
9. Advanced Trading Terminology
9.1 Arbitrage
Exploiting price differences between markets to earn risk-free profits.
9.2 Hedging
Using instruments to offset potential losses in another investment.
9.3 Short Selling
Selling borrowed shares anticipating a price decline to buy back at lower prices.
9.4 Margin
Borrowed funds to increase position size.
9.5 Carry Trade
Borrowing at a low interest rate to invest in higher-yielding assets.
9.6 Position vs Exposure
Position: Current holdings in an asset.
Exposure: Potential risk from current positions.
10. Psychological and Behavioral Terms
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Emotional bias leading to impulsive trades.
Fear and Greed Index: Measures market sentiment extremes.
Overtrading: Excessive trades driven by emotions rather than strategy.
Confirmation Bias: Seeking information that supports pre-existing views.
Loss Aversion: Tendency to fear losses more than value gains.
11. Key Metrics and Reporting Terms
Volume: Number of shares/contracts traded.
Open Interest: Total outstanding derivative contracts.
Volatility Index (VIX): Market’s expectation of future volatility.
Market Capitalization: Total value of a company’s shares.
Index: Measurement of market performance (e.g., Nifty 50, S&P 500).
12. Global Market Terms
ADR/GDR: Instruments for trading foreign shares in domestic markets.
Forex Pairs: Currency combinations like EUR/USD or USD/JPY.
Emerging Markets: Developing economies with growth potential but higher risk.
Commodities Exchange: Platforms like MCX, NYMEX for commodity trading.
13. Regulatory and Compliance Terms
SEBI/NSE/BSE Regulations: Regulatory frameworks governing trading in India.
FATCA/AML: Compliance rules for taxation and anti-money laundering.
Circuit Breaker: Market mechanism to halt trading during extreme volatility.
14. Conclusion: Why Terminology Matters
Mastering trading terminology is crucial for professional success. Knowledge of terms enhances decision-making, improves risk management, and fosters confidence when interpreting market conditions. Professional traders are not just skilled in execution—they understand the language of the market. From basic orders to complex derivatives, every term is a tool to decode price movements, optimize strategy, and ultimately, achieve consistent profitability.
Trendcontinuation
Liquidity Shift Suggests Extended Bearish CycleThe market is showing a progressive decline after losing upward strength. Recent swings indicate a decisive bearish control, with successive shifts in structure confirming the downward pressure. Attempts to recover higher levels have been shallow, reflecting exhaustion on the buy side and stronger liquidity flow toward sellers.
Market behavior suggests that rallies are being used as opportunities to exit or reposition short rather than initiate sustained bullish momentum. This is consistent with the overall weakening tone across the chart, where volatility spikes have favored downward extensions.
Looking ahead, if the current pace of distribution continues, the market is likely to maintain a bearish trajectory with potential for deeper declines as liquidity seeks out lower price ranges.
SBICARD: Monthly Pennant Breakout - How High Can It Fly?NSE:SBICARD
The stock has given a pennant pattern breakout on monthly chart with good volume along with second month on consecutive buying
This month's closing would be interesting to watch as it'd confirm the follow on move
916.95 / 946 / 1149 will act as strong resistance levels especially 1149 which is around it's ATH level a monthly close above it will fuel the further rally.
Since it's ATH in September 2021 stock has been in a downtrend but seems like things are about to change for good
SBI Cards & Payment Services is India's second-largest credit card issuer and a subsidiary of SBI.
Market Position :
SBI Cards is a leader in the credit card industry, holding an 18.5% market share in card-in-force and a 15.7% share in spending. You'll find them actively expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to tap into new markets. Plus, partnerships with brands like Apple and Singapore Airlines help them attract premium customers.
Recent Financials (Q3 FY25):
Revenue: ₹4,767 crore (up 1% YoY).
Net Profit: ₹383 crore (down 30% YoY).
Net Interest Income (NII): ₹3,790 crore (down 3.5% YoY).
Asset Quality: Gross NPA at 3.24%, Net NPA at 1.18%.
9-Month Performance (9MFY25):
Revenue: ₹14,300 crore (up ~2% YoY).
Net Profit: ₹1,200 crore (down ~25% YoY).
Where is SBI Cards Headed?
Management is optimistic, projecting annual revenue growth of 10%-15% over the next two years. The plan involves:
Tapping into smaller cities to bring in new customers.
Boosting the digital experience for seamless customer interactions.
Launching exciting co-branded cards aimed at high-value users.
And don't forget, potential RBI rate cuts in FY26 could lower borrowing costs and boost the bottom line.
Bank Nifty Simple Analysis- Looks like buyers are coming in bulls above 43300 - 43350
- As per trend it shows downward move has been denied by buyers and todays gap up opening comirms buyers trying to pull back up.
- May be a gap up opening can be there which may triggers buyers
- Sellers below 42800 till 42600 but beware of traps here
- Support also at 42600 and resistance at 43230
Note : Do your own analysis before making in trade or invesments
Eur/Usd 1h bearish OB i found OB on 1h time frame also with BOS with imbalnace candle
with valid order block
entry 1.06425
Enter on LTF 5 or 1 min time frame
SL : 1.06563
TP : 1.05786
Note: Do Your own analysis before entering trade & im not professional
, if you are not sure about this analysis dont trade at all
be Decipline trader
HFIL looks ready for another upmoveHFIL is engaged in growing and producing 100% all-natural, vegetarian products like Mushroom, French Fries, Potato Products, Appetizers, Speciality Cheese & Butter. The trend bullish here. After a long accumulation it looks ready for another 20-30% move any pullback near 24 will be an opportunity to add. I have already taken position here so my view might be biased. I have kept my SL at 19.
*DISCLAIMER*
This analysis is only for educational purpose. I am not a SEBI Registered Analyst/Advisor. Please consult your financial advisor before taking any position and please use a Stop Loss for any Investments/Trading Positions. It is your hard earned money so give risk management your highest attention. Many people have lost their savings, lifestyle due to excess greed. Do take this disclaimer seriously.
FALLING TREND LINE
Education
Falling trend line:
Rising trend line is the type of trend line which typically helps trader in identifying the exact bearish momentum (downward trend).
The rising trend line or descending trend line, be connected from highest price traded within the time range, and connect to the lower prices of the asset or security.
Traders may prepare for selling after retest of the falling trend line and stop above the trend line.
It helps minimizing risk and maximizing rewards when used appropriately.
BankBaroda - Bull Trend Continuation with ConfluenceNSE:BANKBARODA
What is Confluence trade ?
Confluence trade more than one technical analysis methods give the same trade signal.
It includes the technical indicator as well with the combination of Patterns, Price action and other charting tools.
Originally, the term confluence is used to describe a geographic point where two or more rivers come together to form a single body of water. Traders are using this logic to describe the confluence of multiple trading signals.
BankBaroda weekly chart have a confluence of indicator with support in Candlestick chart as follow:
1. RSI = on Head and Shoulder neckline.
2. RSI above 50 indicates bulls are in power.
3. Simple Moving Average : 20 and 200 moving average creating Golden Cross
4. BankBaroda back on Trendline again indicates Support at 90.00
5. BankBaroda above both moving average
6. BankBaroda back on trendline with confirmation of Bullish Price action.
7. Trend continuation can be seen from Price action chart.
8. Trendline breakout at 66 (buy entry with stop loss 63 ) .
Trade : Buy for Long term - Bullish continuation
Entry : 92.5 Today 25 January 2022.
Stop loss: 89.00
Target for long term : 100 - 107 - 110 - 120 - 140 - 180 ++++++++
Note : All the trade I initiate do not have stop loss more than 4%
TATA COFFEE - Near all time highHello all,
Day before yesterday I posted a chart of rise in prices of coffee futures (I have attached the link below). One direct beneficiary of that is TATA COFFEE.
The chart also speaks the same.
The Stock broke a multi year resistance point after a cup formation(A). Made a new high(B), gave a price correction and is now trading very close to ATH level (C).
A position can be made in this but the only problem is that the stop loss would have to be a bit deep (around 200) while the upside target is around 285.
If you wish to enter it, then size your position accordingly.
Do leave a comment if you have any doubt/suggestion/advice for me:)
Happy Trading!
IRCTC - Fundamentals and TechnicalsHi there,
Let’s consider a few facts and figures of IRCTC:
Fundamentals:
1. The company is already in midcap with Market Cap of Rs.30,527 Cr.
2. Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 33.62%.
3. Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 52.41
4. ROCE - 62.8% and ROE - 44.1%, which is very very impressive.
5. Company is Completely DEBT free with 0 debt in balance sheet.
6. Topline and bottom line both very impressive, constantly growing except last year and that is because of covid issues, lockdown impacted many businesses.
7. Monopolistic business model.
Technicals:
1. Long term chart is in Uptrend.
2. Currently trading at 1894 which is above 50, 100 and 200 Days Moving Average (DMA).
3. Volume has increased substantially since Dec 20 (as indicated by arrows at the bottom), this shows that huge accumulation is going on.
Considering all the points mentioned above, it’s a very wise decision to invest in this stock from long term perspective. This should be one of your portfolio stock.
Old Buy - HOLD tight and enjoy the ride :)
Fresh Buy - At CMP
The stock will easily double and triple from here, all you need is a little patience.
Remember: Never invest more than 5% of your capital in any single stock.
Please get in touch in case of any question or concern.
Happy Investing, thanks!
ASTRAMICRO [trend continuation][breakout]intraday and short-term view : the stock is seen building up near the resistance with extreme low volumes.
it has been seeing good buying volumes since the past couple of days.
plus the major trend is uptrend.
the risk-reward is quite good.
possible breakout candidate. NSE:ASTRAMICRO