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Commodity exchange
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Risk/reward ratio
Financial services; Commodity exchange
The relationship between the probability of loss and profit. This ratio is often used as a basis for trade selection or comparison.
Sold-out-market
Financial services; Commodity exchange
When liquidation of a weakly-held position has been completed, and offerings become scarce, the market is said to be sold out.
Volatility quote trading
Financial services; Commodity exchange
Refers to the quoting of bids and offers on option contracts in terms of their implied volatilities rather than as prices.
Striking price
Financial services; Commodity exchange
The price, specified in the option contract, at which the underlying futures contract or commodity will move from seller to buyer.
Principals' market
Financial services; Commodity exchange
A market where the ring dealing members act as principals for the transactions they conclude across the ring and with their clients.
Prompt date
Financial services; Commodity exchange
The date on which the buyer of an option will buy or sell the underlying commodity (or futures contract) if the option is exercised.
Squeeze
Financial services; Commodity exchange
A market situation in which the lack of supplies tends to force shorts to cover their positions by offset at higher prices.
