Financial Dictionary

Look up the terms traders use every day, from forex and CFDs to indicators and chart patterns. Pick a letter to browse its terms, then open any term to read its definition.

Terms starting with Z

  • A zero sum game is one where one side's gain equals the other side's loss. Derivatives such as CFDs are close to zero sum before costs, which makes them negative sum after costs.

  • The ZEW economic sentiment index is a monthly survey of financial analysts on the outlook for the German economy over the next six months. It is an early guide to German and eurozone growth.

  • The zigzag indicator connects significant highs and lows and filters out moves smaller than a set percentage. It helps show the underlying swings on a chart.