What is Relative Volume? Relative Volume (RVOL) is a key trading metric that measures the current trading volume of a stock or asset compared to its average trading volume over a specified period. It is expressed as a ratio and helps traders determine whether a stock is experiencing unusual trading activity. A higher-than-normal relative volume […]
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What is a Margin Call? A margin call is a demand from a broker requiring a trader to deposit additional funds or securities into their margin account to maintain a minimum required balance. This occurs when the value of the trader’s margin account falls below the broker’s required maintenance margin due to market losses. If
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When it comes to trading, especially with new traders, risk is often an after thought. This is a dire mistake. In reality, risk should be your number one priority. It can help limit drawdowns in both length and severity, and most importantly, keep you from blowing up your account. Famous investor George Soros said, “It’s
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I wanted to do a more in-depth look into Expected Value (EV) and why it is such a critical metric for traders to understand. Expected Value, or EV, is a statistical concept that helps traders assess the profitability of a strategy based on the historical performance of the setup. (If you’re interested in more content
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