Derivative

Any contract deriving its value from an underlying asset — CFDs, futures, options.

Related terms

DiscountThe cheap lower half of the dealing range (below 50%) — where professionals buy.
DistributionA sideways phase where institutions unload positions to the crowd — often at highs.
DiversificationSpreading capital across uncorrelated assets so one failure can't sink you.
DojiA candle closing where it opened — tiny body, indecision. Meaningful only at key levels.
DovishCentral-bank tone favoring LOWER rates / easier money — usually bullish for risk assets.
Dow TheoryThe founding framework of trend analysis: trends persist until structure proves otherwise.

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