Futures and Forex Glossary Dictionary D1
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Time stipulated by a forex dealer marking the end of a particular trading day and the beginning of a new trading day in order to facilitate the recording of date of trades and to resolve settlement periods.
Day orderA foreign currency trading position, whether “buy’ or “sell” that remains live during the day but automatically closes by the end of trading
Day TradeForeign currency trading position that is both opened and closed on any one particular trading day. Related Term: Day Trader
Day TraderOne who opens and closes a currency position within the same trading day thereby aiming to profit from intra day price movements.
Day TradingA currency trading style indicative of a currency trader who squares all positions at the end of trading day.
Deal BlotterChronological list of currency deals conducted during the course of a particular trading day.
Deal DateCurrency transaction data as entered in the books of the relevant forex broker.
Deal TicketTransactional details of any foreign currency deal with a forex broker as different from customer statements issued to traders.
DealerAn individual or entity who acts as Principal market makers in foreign currency business, buying currencies at its Bid price (using their own money) and sell currencies from their own account at the Ask price usually trading for their own account and risk. Antithesis of a broker
Dealing deskForeign currency traders of international banks who facilitate pricing and executing of trades, and also trade foreign currency in both spot and forward markets. Dealing desk trade executions are crucial for day traders. Also called “Trading Des
Dealing SystemElectronic trading system comprising numerous computers that interlink banks and form the backbone of forex markets and which facilitate the exchange of money market instruments. Examples: Trading platforms operated by Central banks, Reuter’s terminals and Bloomberg machines. Related Term: Central Bank, Money Marke
Decentralized MarketA currency market structure with access to bids/ask prices transmitted instantaneously to various players within a marketplace using high-end technology thereby obviating the need for a centralized location. Related Term: Ask, Bid
DefaultFailure to effect timely payment of interest or principal on currencies, bonds, or other investment securities.
Deferred Delivery MonthParticular month in which a futures contract expires alongside simultaneous delivery of the asset or cash associated with that contract. Related Term: Actual, Cash Settlement
DeficitThe quantum of loss made over profit, expense over revenue, or liabilities over assets. Related Term: Current Account Deficit
DeflationEconomic downturn characterized by decline in the prices of goods and services within a country. Antithesis of inflation