Red ink is a term the refers to financial losses. It derives from the time ledgers were raised by hand and red ink pens were used to denominate losses and negative numbers.
Red ink is a term the refers to financial losses. It derives from the time ledgers were raised by hand and red ink pens were used to denominate losses and negative numbers.
Punter is a trader who wants to make a quick profit in the markets. One can say that it is just another term for the speculator.
Unrealized gain is a profit that only exists on paper and results from an investment. It is a position that is sold is going to bring profit. Gain becomes realized when position is sold.