Glossary - M

Trading terms that begin with the letter M

Major Pairs
_{What Does Major Pairs Mean?}

The four forex pairs which are considered to be the most heavily traded in the forex market. The four major pairs are: EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF.

Market Timing
_{What Does Market Timing Mean?}

1. The act of attempting to predict the future direction of the market, typically through the use of technical indicators or economic data.
2. The practice of switching among mutual fund asset classes in an attempt to profit from the changes in their market outlook.

Market Order
_{What Does Market Order Mean?}

An order to buy or sell a stock immediately at the best available current price.

A market order is sometimes referred to as an "unrestricted order".

Market Sentiment
_{What Does Market Sentiment Mean?}

The feeling or tone of a market (i.e. crowd psychology). It is shown by the activity and price movement of securities.

Money Laundering
_{What Does Money Laundering Mean?}

The process of creating the appearance that large amounts of money obtained from serious crimes, such as drug trafficking or terrorist activity, originated from a legitimate source.

Investopedia explains Money Laundering

Some estimate the size of the problem is over $500 billion annually. Often thought of as a victimless crime, money laundering is a very serious issue. Without it, international organized crime would not be able to function.