Loss Threshold
Meaning ⎊ A pre-determined limit on acceptable losses before a position is closed or an account is liquidated.
Leverage Limit
Meaning ⎊ The maximum leverage permitted by an exchange for a trade, or a self-imposed leverage cap.
Risk Appetite
Meaning ⎊ The amount and type of risk an investor is willing to accept in pursuit of trading objectives.
House Rules
Meaning ⎊ Internal brokerage policies that define margin requirements beyond the minimum standards set by regulators.
Stop-Loss Order
Meaning ⎊ An automated order to close a trade at a specific price to prevent further losses.
Net Liquidation Value
Meaning ⎊ The total current value of an account if all positions were closed and debts settled immediately.
Liquidation
Meaning ⎊ The forced closing of a leveraged position by an exchange when a trader fails to meet margin requirements.
Sensitivity
Meaning ⎊ The responsiveness of an option's price to fluctuations in market variables like price and time.
Risk-Reward Ratio
Meaning ⎊ A comparison of the potential loss of a trade against its potential profit, used to evaluate trade viability.
Market Downturn
Meaning ⎊ A period of sustained negative price performance in the broader financial market or a specific asset.
Exit Strategy
Meaning ⎊ Predefined plan for closing a trade, detailing specific triggers for both taking profits and cutting losses.
Risk Tolerance
Meaning ⎊ The level of financial risk an investor is comfortable accepting for potential trading rewards.
Capital Preservation
Meaning ⎊ The strategy of prioritizing the protection of current trading capital to ensure long-term sustainability.
Clearinghouse
Meaning ⎊ A centralized entity that guarantees the performance of derivative contracts.
Drawdown
Meaning ⎊ The percentage decline from an account's peak value to its lowest point during a specific period.
Risk Capital
Meaning ⎊ The amount of money an investor can afford to lose completely without impacting their overall financial health.
Stop Loss
Meaning ⎊ Risk management order that automatically exits a position at a specific price to limit potential financial loss.












