Short Selling - An agreement between an investor and their broker, where the investor sells a security that is not owned by the investor. In order to cover their sell, the investor needs to purchase the security at a future date. On a short sell, the investor is expecting the security to decline in value, thereby allowing them the ability to purchase or cover their sell at a lower price. Stocks - A certificate that represents ownership in a company. This certificate entitles the holder to a claim on the company's assets, sometimes paid out in dividends.
Stocks are subject to volatility and can appreciate or depreciate in value.
Technical Analysis - A market theory indicating that past price movements, if properly interpreted, can predict future movements or patterns. Ticker Symbol - A shortened, usually 2 to 4 letters, designation used to represent a publicly traded company. The last time in which the stock was traded. Volatility - The percentage by which a stock's price rises or falls during a specific period of time. The number of shares traded of a specific stock or exchange for a particular day.