Terms starting with U
10 terms
Ultimate Oscillator
An oscillator combining buying pressure measured over three different lookback periods into a single weighted reading.
Derivatives, Futures & OptionsUnderlying Asset
The security, index, commodity or rate whose price determines a derivative's value.
Economy, Macro & Market CyclesUnemployment Rate
The proportion of the labour force that is without work and actively seeking it.
Economy, Macro & Market CyclesUnion Budget
The government of India's annual statement of estimated receipts and expenditure, presented on 1 February.
Funds, ETFs & Index InvestingUnits
The divisions of a mutual fund scheme that represent an investor's proportional ownership of the pool.
Market Basics & InstrumentsUnlisted Company
A company whose shares are not admitted to trading on any stock exchange, so they can only be transferred privately.
Market Basics & InstrumentsUnrealised Gain
The paper profit on a position that is still held, measured as the difference between the current price and the purchase price.
Risk & Portfolio ManagementUnsystematic Risk
Risk specific to a single company or sector that can be reduced by holding a diversified portfolio.
Orders, Execution & Market StructureUpper Circuit
The state in which a security is trading at the top of its permitted price band, with buy orders pending and no sellers.
Technical Analysis & Chart PatternsUptrend
A price sequence in which each significant high exceeds the previous high and each significant low exceeds the previous low.