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Trading Glossary
Glossary trade refers to a type of trading strategy where traders use a predefined set of terms, definitions, or concepts to make informed decisions. It often involves industry-specific jargon, financial metrics, and analytical tools to navigate markets effectively.
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Vibecession
A vibecession is a period when people feel that the economy is doing badly, even though the main economic data does not show a recession.
A recession normally involves a clear decline in economic activity. During a vibecession, employment, consumer spending, or economic growth may remain fairly strong, while public confidence stays weak.
Higher food, rent, or borrowing costs can help explain the difference. A person may hear that the economy is growing but still feel worse off because their monthly expenses have increased.
The word combines “vibe” and “recession.” It is not an official economic term. It describes the gap between the numbers reported about the economy and how people experience it personally.
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Prices in Vietnam are often written in very large numbers because the dong has a low value per individual unit. The Vietnamese dong, known by the code VND, is the country’s official currency and is issued by the State Bank of Vietnam.
A meal may cost 50,000 dong, but the number alone does not tell you whether it is expensive. Its value becomes clearer when converted into another currency.
If USD/VND rises from 25,000 to 26,000, one US dollar now buys more dong. This means the dong has weakened against the dollar. Banknotes are the main form of cash used for everyday payments in Vietnam.
VIX
When traders expect larger swings in the US stock market, the VIX usually rises. The VIX is an index that measures how much the market expects the S&P 500 to move over the next 30 days.
It is calculated using prices from S&P 500 options, which are contracts linked to the index. A higher reading points to larger expected price movements, while a lower reading suggests calmer conditions.
The VIX does not show whether stocks will rise or fall. It only measures the expected size of the movement. This is why it is often called the fear gauge, especially during periods of market stress.
Voice Direct Trading
Not every large trade begins with a click on a screen. In voice direct trading, two parties speak directly to agree on the price and terms of a transaction.
A company that needs to buy euros may call its bank and ask for a EUR/USD quote. The dealer gives a price, the company accepts it, and the trade is agreed between them.
The communication may also happen through email or an approved messaging system. What makes the trade direct is that the two sides deal with each other without a voice broker standing between them.
Voice Indirect Trading
In voice indirect trading, the buyer and seller do not speak to each other directly. A voice broker stands between them and helps arrange the trade.
Two banks may tell the broker the prices at which they are willing to buy or sell a currency. The broker shares the available prices and brings the two sides together when their terms match.
The broker usually does not become the buyer or seller. Their role is to connect the parties and confirm the deal. This method has long been used in large financial markets where access, privacy, and relationships between dealers still matter.
Volatility
When the market swings rapidly in either direction, causing sudden price movements and general uncertainty.
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