Spot Market
A market where products are traded at their current market price for immediate exchange.
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Spot Contract
A contract for buying or selling currency at the current market rate, with delivery usually within two business days. It is the immediate purchase or sale of a financial instrument at the prevailing price.
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The current market exchange rate at which one currency can be bought or sold for immediate delivery. Spot trades typically settle two business days later (T+2).
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A marketplace where securities are paid for and delivered immediately at the point of sale. A stock exchange is a cash market because investors receive their shares as soon as they have paid for them.
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Adjustment
The impact on a share price of a company paying out dividends on the ex-date. The price takes a slight dip because money flows out of the company to shareholders, with the dividend adjustment occurring at the close of business before the ex-dividend date.
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A term for the Australian Securities Exchange index (ASX 200), which tracks the top 200 companies by market capitalisation listed on the Australian stock exchange.
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Any market that experiences a fall of around 20% or more from its recent high. Most commonly applied to stock markets, the term can also be used for anything traded, including currencies and commodities. It is the opposite of a bull market.
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A fixed-income investment representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental. It works like an I.O.U. between lender and borrower that includes the details of the loan and its payments.
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Any market in which prices are rising or expected to rise imminently. Typically applied to stock markets, the term can also be used for anything traded, including currencies and commodities. It is the opposite of a bear market.
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The symbol for the NASDAQ Composite Index.
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