Over-sharing Stock Trading Terms: Because You Clearly Need More Information

Warning: The following definitions are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice. Or should they?

1. Arbitrage

An art form where you trade something for something else and hope nobody notices. Often used in high-stakes poker games, but also applies to your aunt's gossip.

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2. Bear Market

A time when your favorite stocks are down, down, down, down. When you question every life choice that led you here.

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3. Bullish

When you're convinced the market is going to moon, and you're willing to spend all your life savings to prove it. Good luck with that.

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4. Derivatives

A fancy word for 'I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm trying to sound smart'. Often used by derivatives traders. Self-reinforcing.

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