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CopyTradia Glossary

Discover key trading terms explained clearly at three levels:
Beginner, Intermediate & Expert.
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Trading Basics

Strategy

Clear and precise action plan defining how and when to make trading decisions.

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Portfolio Management

Optimization and monitoring of investments to achieve financial goals.

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Compound Interest

Principle of reinvesting earnings to accelerate capital growth.

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Performance (PnL)

Measurement of gains or losses made over a given period by a strategy or an investment.

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Diversification

Strategic capital allocation across multiple assets to limit specific risks.

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Exposure

Portion of capital allocated to an asset or market, measuring the level of risk taken.

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Unit of Account

Currency or asset used to measure the value and performance of an investment or portfolio.

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Holding

Strategy of holding assets long-term despite market fluctuations.

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Loss

Negative result of a financial operation when selling cheaper than buying.

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Correction

Technical and temporary pullback in an uptrend, often seen as a new entry opportunity.

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Drawdown

Maximum loss recorded from peak to trough over a given period.

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Crash

A sudden and severe drop in asset prices across the market.

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