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Implementation Shortfall

A measure of trading inefficiency- i.e., it measures the cost of trade implementation. For purchases (long positions), it is equal...

Kerb Trading

The trading activities that take place after official trading hours- often contrary to exchange rules. In other words, this implies...

Kelly Criterion

A tool that is used to determine the optimal percentage of trades at risk with respect to the overall portfolio....

Asset Play

A stock market expression for a stock whose market price is way below its asset-based value. This stock may be...

All-In Rate

The total cost of a commodity transaction. It consists of all bid-ask spreads, exchange fees, the broker's commission (in a...

Gap Risk

The risk that arises when a break/ halt in trading is applied. As the name implies, this situation creates a...

Bearer Stock

A stock (share of stock) whose ownership is not registered in a name. As a bearer security, a bearer stock...

Bearer Share

A share whose ownership is not registered in a name. As a bearer security, a bearer share is negotiable- that...

Upstairs Market

An off-exchange market which consists of a network of trading desks for the major brokerage firms and institutional investors. The...

Alternative Midpoint Peg Order

A peg order (midpoint peg order) that is used to peg the price to the less aggressive side of the...