G — Trading Terms Starting With G
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Trading terms beginning with G
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Gap
A gap is an area on a price chart where little or no trading occurred between two periods, causing price to open above or below the previous close. Gaps often follow earnings, news, or overnight changes in expectations.
Read full definitionGap Up
A gap up occurs when an asset opens above the previous session’s close or high. It may reflect positive news, strong demand, or overnight repricing.
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A gap down occurs when an asset opens below the previous session’s close or low. It may reflect negative news, weak sentiment, or overnight selling pressure.
Read full definitionGood-Till-Cancelled Order
A good-till-cancelled order, or GTC order, remains active until it is executed, manually cancelled, or removed under the broker’s maximum validity rules.
Read full definitionGross Profit
Gross profit is the total profit generated by all winning trades before subtracting losses and, depending on the reporting method, before some account-level expenses.
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Gross loss is the total absolute amount lost across all losing trades during a selected period. It is commonly used with gross profit to calculate profit factor.
Read full definitionGrowth Stock
A growth stock is a share in a company expected to grow revenue or earnings faster than the broader market. Such stocks may trade at high valuations and can react sharply when growth expectations change.
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Gamma is an options Greek that measures how quickly delta changes when the underlying asset price moves. High gamma means an option’s directional exposure can change rapidly.
Read full definitionGuaranteed Stop Loss
A guaranteed stop loss is an order that closes a position at the specified stop price even during gaps or extreme volatility. Brokers may charge a premium or restrict availability.
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