Basics of trading

📄️ What is market order?

Market orders are the go-to option for buying or selling assets at the best available price. They offer quick completion and closely match the latest price.

📄️ What is limit order?

Limit orders give control over stock price. Choose buy/sell price, only happens if at or better than set price. Prevents overpaying/sells at set price.

📄️ What does bullish mean?

To simplify, the term bullish refers to an investor's optimistic view that a stock or the market as a whole will increase in value.

📄️ What does bearish mean?

A bearish investor expects decline and profits from short selling. They go against market sentiment and bet against it. Bear markets last 10 months w/ 20% decline.

📄️ What is short selling?

Short selling is selling borrowed shares to buy back at a lower price. It's risky as stock prices may rise, resulting in more expenses. Fees may apply.

📄️ What is an initial public offering (IPO)?

IPOs are a company's public stock offering, with investment banks setting prices leading to List Day. It's not stable for new investors. SEC's investor bulletin is useful.

📄️ What is intraday trading?

Intraday means trading securities during business hours. It also refers to the high and low points an asset hits in one day, important for short-term traders.

🗃️ Foundations of Stock Knowledge

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📄️ Knowledge of New Hong Kong Stock

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