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DefinitionA market trend is a perceived tendency of financial markets to move in a particular direction over time. These trends are classified as secular...

What is a 'Call Market' A call market is a type of market in which each transaction takes place at predetermined intervals...

A backspread is a type of options spread in which the trader holds more long positions than short positions. This strategy can be used...

DefinitionCrony capitalism is an economy in which businesses thrive not as a result of risks they take, but rather as a return on money...

DefinitionIn finance, a calendar spread is a spread trade involving the simultaneous purchase of futures or options expiring on a particular date and the...

What is 'Canadian Originated Preferred Securities - COPrS' A long-term subordinated debt instrument issued in Canada. COPrS (pronounced "coppers") are a type...

Corrections are price declines that are temporary, and interrupt the uptrend of an asset in the market. A correction can work as a precursor...

What is the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)? The Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides educational programs and professional designations to financial...

What is 'Cancelable Insurance' This is insurance that may be canceled, at any time, by the insured party or by the insurance...

What is 'Call Ratio Backspread' A very bullish investment strategy that combines options to create a spread with limited loss potential and...