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Oversold
Definition of Oversold
Oversold is a term that is used to denote that a security's price has dropped sharply, and the broader market sentiment indicates a high probability of rebound or price correction in the near term. It implies that the selling pressure is likely to be nearing exhaustion. Traders use indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to detect oversold levels. When the RSI level is below 30, the particular security is oversold. An oversold condition implies that the price decline may be due for a pause or reversal, but it is not a sure sign of a price increase.
Related Terms
Commodity Spread Straddle
A commodity spread straddle or simply a commodity straddle is an options trading strategy where a trader will buy call and put options with the same strike price and expiration date.
The goal of a commodity straddle is to create a neutral strategy that wins in the event that the underlying security’s price rises or falls. That said, the profits must be higher than the total premium paid for the options.
The goal of a commodity straddle is to create a neutral strategy that wins in the event that the underlying security’s price rises or falls. That said, the profits must be higher than the total premium paid for the options.
Forex Trading
Forex trading means buying and selling currency pairs through exchange-traded derivatives or on the OTC market. A currency can only be bought and sold in exchange for another currency, which is why forex trading is always done in pairs.
Trading forex derivatives is carried out on stock exchanges authorized by regulatory bodies (SEBI & RBI), in tandem with approved brokers who allow users to engage with the forex futures trading and options trading markets.
Trading forex derivatives is carried out on stock exchanges authorized by regulatory bodies (SEBI & RBI), in tandem with approved brokers who allow users to engage with the forex futures trading and options trading markets.
Fixed Income Securities
Fixed Income Securities are issued in exchange for a loan and offer returns to investors in the form of a fixed interest rate. That’s why they are referred to as “fixed income” securities. The common types of fixed income securities are: Firm Allotment is the process of allocating shares during an IPO to investors who are not considered to be retail public investors. The firm allotment is done as per SEBI guidelines, which dictate that a portion of the IPO can be allocated to the likes of Mutual Funds, regular employees (permanent), and others.
- Certificates of Deposit
- Corporate Bonds
- Municipal Bonds
- Treasury Bonds
- Treasury Bills
Such securities fall under the category of debt instruments, which means they do not give investors equity shares or ownership in the company but only a promise of returning the principal with interest on maturity.
Often referred to as the coupon rate, the interest on a fixed income security is determined by the creditworthiness of the issuing company or entity as well as the latest interest rate set by the government.
Fixed income securities also confer seniority of claim to investors, which means that the investors who’ve helped finance the loan will receive their money first in the event a company is liquidated.
Often referred to as the coupon rate, the interest on a fixed income security is determined by the creditworthiness of the issuing company or entity as well as the latest interest rate set by the government.
Fixed income securities also confer seniority of claim to investors, which means that the investors who’ve helped finance the loan will receive their money first in the event a company is liquidated.
Face Value
The term face value refers to the actual price of a stock that’s obtained by dividing a company’s net value by its total shares outstanding. In India, the face value of shares can range from Rs. 1 to Rs. 100.
However, the market value of the share may vary. At times, the difference can be drastic. For example, the face value of an MRF share is Rs. 10 but the market value (LTP) of the same share is Rs. 86,313.45.
Face value is also known as nominal value or par value. The latter is used frequently in the case of bonds.
The face value of a bond is the amount that an investor receives from the issuer on maturity. Similar to stocks, bonds and other fixed income instruments may have a different face value and market value.
However, the market value of the share may vary. At times, the difference can be drastic. For example, the face value of an MRF share is Rs. 10 but the market value (LTP) of the same share is Rs. 86,313.45.
Face value is also known as nominal value or par value. The latter is used frequently in the case of bonds.
The face value of a bond is the amount that an investor receives from the issuer on maturity. Similar to stocks, bonds and other fixed income instruments may have a different face value and market value.
Grey Market
The grey market is an unofficial yet legal marketplace where unlisted or soon-to-be-listed securities are traded.
By definition, the grey market is an over-the-counter market because of the lack of regulation and structure.
Underwriters of an IPO gauge market demand for a share by analyzing the grey market premium for it before going public.
By definition, the grey market is an over-the-counter market because of the lack of regulation and structure.
Underwriters of an IPO gauge market demand for a share by analyzing the grey market premium for it before going public.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure or CapEx is the amount of money a company spends on maintaining, upgrading, or buying new assets like machinery, equipment, property, and others.
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