Dictionary


Cumulative Volume Index
The Cumulative Volume Index uses market momentum to illustrate money flows in and out of the market. It is calculated by subtracting the volume of declining stocks from the volume of advancing stocks and adding this resulting value to a running total.
Cup With Handle
A bullish chart pattern that marks a consolidation period followed by a breakout. The "cup" part of the pattern resembles a rounding bottom, and is followed by a "handle" that acts as a final consolidation before a break.
Currency Risk
The risk of an investments value changing because of currency exchange rates.
Currency Selection
Asset allocation in which the investor chooses among investments denominated in different currencies.
Currency Swap
The simultaneous sale and purchase of the same amount of a given currency at a forward exchange rate.