Dictionary


Limit Position
Maximum of allowable size of an open position.
Limit Sell Order
The order where a client asks to sell assets at or above a price limit even if current price of the asset is below that limit.
Linear Regression Trendline
Linear regression is used to explain and/or predict. The general form is: Y = a + bX + u Where Y is the independent variable, X is the dependent variable, a is the intercept, b is the slope, and u is the regression residual .
Liquidation
Any transaction that offsets or closes out a long or short position.
Liquidation Value
Net amount that could be realized by selling the assets of a firm after paying the debt.