Stocks Glossary - Search for: letter "P"
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P/E ratio definition
The P/E ratio compares a company’s share price with its earnings per share, showing how much investors pay for £1 of ann...
August 30, 2026Parent company definition
A parent company controls one or more subsidiaries through voting rights or other agreements, then reports group results...
August 30, 2026Parity definition
Parity means equal value or ratio. In markets it describes 1:1 FX levels, the options link between calls and puts, and t...
August 31, 2026Pip definition
A pip is the standard step in an FX quote, usually 0.0001 or 0.01 for yen pairs, used to measure moves, spreads and P&L....
August 31, 2026Pip value definition
Pip value is the cash amount your P&L changes for a one‑pip move. It depends on the currency pair, lot size and your acc...
August 31, 2026Portfolio definition
A portfolio is the collection of assets you hold, from shares and funds to cash and crypto, shaped by your goals, risk t...
September 1, 2026Position definition
A position is the exposure you hold in a market, long or short, tracked by size and average price, with P&L that moves u...
September 1, 2026Power of attorney definition
A power of attorney lets you authorise someone to handle financial tasks, from placing trades to paying bills, with scop...
September 1, 2026Profit and loss definition
Profit and loss is the money you make or lose after costs. Traders track P&L per position in real time; companies show i...
September 2, 2026Pullback definition
A pullback is a short-lived move against the prevailing trend, often towards support or a moving average, used by trader...
September 2, 2026Purchasing managers index definition
PMI is a monthly survey-based gauge of business conditions. Readings above 50 point to expansion and below 50 to contrac...
September 2, 2026Put definition
A put is an option that gives the buyer the right to sell an asset at a strike price by expiry, paid for with a premium,...
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