Ticker Tape

Each time a stock is bought and sold, it is displayed on an electronic ticker tape. It is a record of current trading activity on an exchange.

Time Segmented Volume (TSV)

TSV is a technical indicator that examines a stock’s volume and price and compares them to determine if a stock is under accumulation (buying) or distribution (selling). If TSV is moving up, this can indicate that price may follow.

Inside Information

Non-public information pertaining to the business affairs of a corporation that could affect the company’s share price should the information be made public.

Insider

All directors and senior officers of a company, and those who are presumed to have access to inside information concerning the company. An insider is also anyone owning more than 10% of the voting shares of a company.

Index Option

An option whose underlying security is an index. An example would be the S&P 100 (OEX). A trader can buy index options and bet on the direction of the OEX.