Dictionary


Breakout
The point when the market price moves out of the trend channel (previous high or low, consolidation level).
Broker
An agent who executes the public's orders for the purchase or sale of securities or another instrument for a fee or commission.
Broker-Dealer
A firm that handles transactions for its customers and also purchases securities for its own account, selling them to customers.
Bull
Investor acting on the belief that prices or the market will rise. (Opposite of Bear).
Bull CD, Bear CD
A bull CD pays its holder a specified percentage of the increase in return on a specified market index while guaranteeing a minimum rate of return. A bear CD pays the holder a fraction of any fall in a given market index.