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Definition of Brokerage
Brokerage is the fee that an investor or trader must pay to a brokerage in exchange for its services. Brokerage varies from platform to platform. But, broadly speaking, brokerage on intraday, futures, and options trading is known to be higher than equity delivery (investing).
Related Terms
Triple Bottom
A triple bottom is a bullish chart pattern where the price tests the same support level three times without breaking below it. This suggests selling pressure is reducing, and a reversal from downtrend to uptrend may follow.
For example, if a stock falls to ₹200 on three occasions and rebounds each time, it may form a triple bottom, suggesting a potential price rise.
Naked Option
Naked Option refers to an options position where the seller does not hold the underlying asset or a hedging position. This exposes the trader to potentially unlimited losses if the market moves sharply against the position. Naked options are generally considered high risk and are used by experienced traders only.
Realized Gain
Realized Gain is the actual profit earned from selling an asset, such as a stock or mutual fund, at a price higher than its purchase cost, after accounting for fees. It differs from unrealized (paper) gains, as it triggers tax liability only upon sale. Investors track realized gains for performance evaluation and tax planning, ensuring compliance with capital gains rules.
Basing
Basing happens when a security trades sideways after prolonged periods of falling prices.
As a result, the security forms a “base” or flat pattern which means there is little to no upward or downward movement and a decline in volatility.
This may go on for a relatively long time but is crucial as basing is an indicator of any meaningful reversal that may happen.
As a result, the security forms a “base” or flat pattern which means there is little to no upward or downward movement and a decline in volatility.
This may go on for a relatively long time but is crucial as basing is an indicator of any meaningful reversal that may happen.
Acid Test Ratio
An Acid Test Ratio shows whether a company has enough liquid short-term assets to deal with current liabilities.
The higher the Acid Test Ratio the better a company’s ability to deal with debt.
Acid Test Ratio = (Cash + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable)/Current liabilities
The higher the Acid Test Ratio the better a company’s ability to deal with debt.
Acid Test Ratio = (Cash + Marketable Securities + Accounts Receivable)/Current liabilities
Wash Trade
A wash trade is an illegal trading practice where the same investor simultaneously buys and sells a security to create artificial trading volume. This misleading activity gives the impression of market interest or price movement without any real change in ownership, often used to manipulate market sentiment.
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