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Take Profit The action taken by investors to sell when prices are rising in order to secure gains. Profit-taking often results in a subsequent decrease in price.
Technical Analysis A form of market analysis that studies demand and supply for securities and commodities based on trading volume and price studies. Using charts and modeling techniques, technicians attempt to identify price trends in a market.
Technical Indicators Tools used by a technical analyst to determine the likely future price direction.
Thin Market A market in which trading volume is low and in which consequently bid and asked quotes are wide and the liquidity of the instrument traded is low.
Tick The smallest possible movement (up or down) in the price of a security.
Ticker A scrolling display of current or recent security prices and/or volume. Ticker symbol is a system of letters used to uniquely identify a stock or mutual fund. Symbols with up to three letters are used for stocks which are listed and trade on an exchange. Symbols with four letters are used for Nasdaq stocks. Symbols with five letters are used for Nasdaq stocks other than single issues of common stock. Symbols with five letters ending in X are used for mutual funds.
Time Value (of an option) The amount by which an option's premium exceeds its intrinsic value.
Trade A transaction of a security or commodity.
Trader One who buys and sells securities for his/her personal account, not on behalf of clients.
Trading Buying and selling securities or commodities on a short-term basis, hoping to make quick profits. More generally, any buying and selling of securities or commodities.
Trading System The combination of rules in accordance with which a trader opens long and/or short positions. Trade system in informational technologies is a virtual system for trade transactions in the mode of a buyer and seller dialog. Usually, a trade system provides consultant services, infrastructural support and other additional possibilities.
Transaction An agreement between a buyer and a seller to exchange an asset for payment. The buying or selling of foreign exchange amount resulting from the execution of an order.
Treasury Bill (T-bill) A negotiable debt obligation issued by the U.S. government and backed by its full faith and credit, having a maturity of one year or less. Exempt from state and local taxes. Also called Bill or T-Bill or U.S. Treasury Bill.
Trend The current general direction of movement for prices or rates.
Trough A low point or local minimum.
Two Way Quote When a dealer quotes a bid and ask price for foreign exchange transactions to a customer.

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