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Doji Pattern
Definition of Doji Pattern
A Doji is a candlestick pattern that is formed when the open and close price of a share or market is identical. The word Doji means indecision in Japanese, which is fitting because the Doji pattern is an indicator of indecisiveness. In terms of appearance, a Doji looks like a cross or like the letter T.
Related Terms
Alpha
An Alpha indicates the measure by which a stock or portfolio has managed to outperform a benchmark like an index of shares.
A positive Alpha means that the security or portfolio is beating the market while a negative Alpha means that it is lagging.
Alpha can also be used to measure the competence of a fund manager and their strategies.
A positive Alpha means that the security or portfolio is beating the market while a negative Alpha means that it is lagging.
Alpha can also be used to measure the competence of a fund manager and their strategies.
Institutional Investor
Institutional Investor refers to the often illegal act of trading shares based on information that is not publicly available, typically obtained through dubious sources.
This privileged access to confidential information is termed “Institutional Investor” because information is generally sourced through insiders or employees working at a publicly traded firm.
This privileged access to confidential information is termed “Institutional Investor” because information is generally sourced through insiders or employees working at a publicly traded firm.
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
A systematic investment plan is a method in which an investor can contribute a fixed amount regularly to mutual funds. Usually, investors maintain a monthly frequency for SIPs. This investment strategy helps them build wealth over time through discipline. The power of compounding comes into play, while the rupee-cost averaging reduces the impact of volatility in the market. SIP is one of the most effective and popular tactics used in goal-based investments.
Issuer
An issuer is the company that sells its shares to the public for the first time via an IPO. Investors can buy the freshly issued shares from the issuer by meeting the issue price. Large Cap Stocks
Government Bonds
Government bonds are debt instruments that allow the central banks to raise capital to finance operations. The types of government bonds are:
- Treasury Bills
- Fixed Rate Bonds
- Floating Rate Bonds
- State Development Loans
- Sovereign Gold Bonds
- Zero Coupon Bonds
Every government bond has a credit rating that’s based on the financial health of the country. The government is the apex institution of any country, which is why their credit rating is the high.
In India, you’ll notice government bonds with the credit rating SOV. This is known as a sovereign rating.
In India, you’ll notice government bonds with the credit rating SOV. This is known as a sovereign rating.
Proprietary Trading
Proprietary trading is when a financial firm or commercial bank uses its own money to trade stocks, bonds, options, commodities, or other financial instruments, as opposed to client money. The purpose is to produce profits directly to the firm. This type of trading involves market-making, arbitrage, and various speculative strategies. Separated from the client's business to avoid conflicts. Involves higher risk-taking than client brokerage.
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