Terms Beginning With L

On this page you will find a list of all our topics starting with the letter L. The page contains links to guides, reviews etc.

• Labor Productivity and Total Factor Productivity - Why They're Important for Markets
  Blog Post

  Over the long run, an economy boils down to productivity. This will in turn affect the value of stocks and other assets.
• Labouchere (Cancellation) System in Trading
  Blog Post

  We look at the Labouchere System in trading. Originally built for traditional betting games, can it add value in trading contexts?
• Ladder Options
  Article

  Ladder options offer some of the highest returns in binary options trading. Multiple price levels, or rungs, provide a range of payouts and expiry times.
• LAMM Trading
  Article

  LAMM trading is a form of automated copy trading. Is it the right choice for you? Learn more in this article about LAMM trading.
• Large Deviation Theory in Finance, Markets & Trading
  Blog Post

  We look at large deviation theory in trading – key concepts, applications, and how traders can use it. Plus, a coding example.
• Largest Market Makers
  Blog Post

  We look at the names of the largest market makers with short descriptions of each. Plus, what kind of profit margins and returns do they get?
• Lattice Models in Finance & Trading
  Blog Post

  Lattice Models for options pricing, interest rates, credit risk modeling, real options, portfolio mgmt, simulations & more. Coding examples.
• Lazy Portfolios
  Blog Post

  We look at the concept of lazy portfolios and give various examples to consider, catering to a wide variety of preferences.
• LBO vs. Takeover vs. Corporate Raid
  Blog Post

  LBO, Takeover, Corporate Raid: What are the differences? How are each used? What's the role of debt? Can they be prevented? We discuss.
• Lead
  Commodity

  How to trade lead online, from comparing brokers to analyzing market dynamics and current prices. Use our tips to develop a lead trading strategy.
• Leading Indicators
  Blog Post

  We look at leading indicators, how they compare to lagging and coincident indicators, and look at various examples or leading indicators.
• Lean Hogs
  Commodity

  Discover the top lean hog trading platforms, reviewed and rated by our experts. Also find out how to price and trade lean hogs.
• LEAPs
  Blog Post

  LEAPs: Guide to Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities. Learn strategies to increase your trading success.
• LEAPS vs. Short-Term Options
  Blog Post

  LEAPS vs. Short-Term Options. Long-term strategies vs. short-term trading. Find out which option type matches your trading style & profit goals.
• Least Squares Method in Finance, Trading, and Investing
  Blog Post

  What Is the Least Squares Method? Learn about this statistical procedure, how it is used in finance, and its limitations.
• Lessons from Oil’s Largest Spike in 28 Years
  Blog Post

  Things can happen that aren’t priced into the distribution. It’s why being short gamma – i.e., selling options, which can have theoretically unlimited
• Level II Market Data and the Order Book
  Article

  But an often underappreciated subset of technical analysis, called Level II market data, can be highly useful for traders.
• Leverage Trading for Beginners
  Article

  Understanding leverage in trading: learn how it works, weigh the pros and cons, and find out how to start trading with leverage.
• Leveraged Portfolio Instruments
  Blog Post

  We run through the various types of leveraged portfolio instruments that can be used in a portfolio for better capital efficiency.
• LHFX
  Broker Review

  Dig into our in-depth review to see if LHFX stands out as a top choice for day traders. We rigorously tested its trading environment.
• Liability-Driven Investing (LDI) Strategies
  Blog Post

  LDI: The strategy influential among key market players. Understand its principles, implementation, and why it matters to every trader.
• Libra - Facebook To Launch Global Digital Currency
  Blog Post

  Facebook announced it will be launching Libra to mixed reactions from news sites and financial experts across the world
• Linear Algebra in Finance & Markets (Concepts & Applications)
  Blog Post

  Linear Algebra. We look at key concepts and linear algebra applications for finance, trading, and financial markets.
• Linear Regression Line
  Article

  Linear regression, in technical analysis, is used to determine the prevailing trend of the past X number of periods.
• Linking & References Policy
  Article

  Learn how we at DayTrading.com approach citations and references to make sure that you as our visitors can trust in our content.
• Lipper Average (Lipper Index)
  Blog Post

  What is the Lipper Average (Lipper Index) and why and how is it used? What are its drawbacks? We look at these questions and more.
• Liquid Alternatives: Finding Liquid, Uncorrelated Returns Streams
  Blog Post

  A 'liquid alternative', sometimes called a 'liquid alt', is a source of investment returns that is both: a) liquid (i.e., you can buy and sell it at
• Liquid Assets vs. Private Assets
  Blog Post

  We take a look at liquid vs. private assets, their characteristics, value, examples, and more. Learn more about liquid vs. private assets.
• Liquidation Value
  Blog Post

  We look at liquidation value, its comparisons with book value, salvage value, and market value, and provide an example of liquidation value.
• Liquidity Aggregator
  Blog Post

  We look at liquidity aggregators. Get the best prices and fast trade execution by scanning multiple platforms for the best deals.
• Liquidity Management in Trading
  Blog Post

  Liquidity management is an important aspect of trading, even for small-scale hobby traders. Learn more about liquidity management here.
• Liquidity Models
  Blog Post

  We look at some liquidity models in finance – key concepts, basic math behind them, types of liquidity models, plus a coding example of one.
• Liquidity Provision Strategies
  Blog Post

  Liquidity provision strategies are critical for the smooth operation of financial markets. We take a look at various strategies.
• Liquidity Ratios
  Blog Post

  We take a look at Liquidity Ratio types, definitions and why they’re important. Learn about interpretation, solvency vs. liquidity, and more.
• Liquidity Traps & Financial Market Implications
  Blog Post

  The liquidity trap. How low interest rates can lead to asset inflation, yield curve flattening, currency depreciation, and more.
• Liquidity, Leverage, and Bull Markets
  Blog Post

  In this article, we’ll go through the general outlook for financial assets and factors related to the economy and portfolio construction.
• Liquidity: What Is It & Why Is It Important?
  Article

  Understand the role of liquidity providers in the financial markets and discover the brokers with the best liquidity.
• List of Contra-Currencies
  Blog Post

  What are contra-currencies? What role do they serve? And how do we structure a portfolio with currency resilience in mind?
• List of Macroeconomic Models for Trading Applications
  Blog Post

  We look at eight different categories of macroeconomic models for trading applications and the models within each to help make better trading decisions.
• List of Risk Premia
  Blog Post

  What are all the forms of risk taking in markets? We have a long list of risk premia. We cover their correlations and how to access them.
• Listerine Royalties as a Trading & Investment Opportunity
  Blog Post

  Listerine is a unique type of royalty income stream from a popular hygiene product. Could this or similar products be part of your strategy?
• Litecoin Day Trading For Beginners
  Article

  Tuck into our guide to day trading litecoin, including insights into LTC, the pros and cons, and top tips.
• LiteFinance
  Broker Review

  LiteFinance is an online forex & CFD broker. Our review covers the MT4 & MT5 platforms, deposits & withdrawals, and more. Sign-up and trade today.
• LiteForex Europe
  Broker Review

  LiteForex Europe Ltd is a leading online broker offering the MT4 & MT5 platforms. Our review unpacks minimum deposits, promo codes & leverage. Sign up now.
• Lithium
  Commodity

  A guide to trading lithium, from the factors that move prices to the best battery and mining stocks. The top lithium brokers reviewed, compared and ranked.
• Live Forex Trading
  Article

  Where can you see live forex trading, market quotes, opening hours and more? Read our live forex trading guide for information.
• Livestock
  Commodity

  Livestock trading uses the volatility of Feeder Cattle, Live Cattle and Lean Hog prices to generate profits or hedge losses. Read on for a full guide.
• LMFX
  Broker Review

  LMFX offers trading through the MT4 platform with 1:1000 leverage. Our review explores demo contests, withdrawal fees and bonuses. Login and start trading.
• London Metal Exchange
  Stock Exchange

  London Metal Exchange brokers ranked and reviewed. We also unpack the history of the commodities exchange, how to start trading, rules, regulations, & more.
• London Stock Exchange
  Stock Exchange

  How to compare London Stock Exchange brokers. A history of the exchange plus how to start trading on the LSE, including opening hours.
• Long Depression (1873-1896) - Causes & Lessons for Today’s Portfolios
  Blog Post

  Can lessons from past economic depressions make us better investors today? Learn about the Long Depression of 1873-1896.
• Long Gamma Trading
  Blog Post

  We look at the concept of long gamma trading, an options trading strategy used primarily by market makers and professional traders.
• Long-Horizon Exchange Rate Expectations
  Blog Post

  What goes into long-horizon exchange rate expectations. We look at the three main variables that were found.
• Long-Short Strategy: Improving Risk-Reward with Options Trading
  Blog Post

  We cover a specific long-short strategy for options trading for improving your reward relative to your risk. Learn how to do it.
• Long-Term Trading
  Article

  Long-term trading for beginners explained, from how it works to building a strategy that can generate returns and passive income.
• LonghornFX
  Broker Review

  LonghornFX is an ECN broker with high leverage. But should you open an account? Our experts unpack minimum deposits, withdrawal fees, demo accounts & more.
• Lookback Options
  Article

  A lookback option enables a trader to take advantage of the best price the underlying asset achieves over the life of the contract.
• Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient
  Blog Post

  What Is a Lorenz Curve? It is a graphical representation of the distribution of wealth or income. Learn more here.
• Loss Aversion
  Blog Post

  We look at loss aversion, its implications, the endowment effect, and more. How should traders and investors handle loss aversion?
• Louis Bacon Trading Strategy & Philosophy
  Blog Post

  Want to know how Louis Bacon built his hedge fund empire? Discover his bold, risk-controlled macro trading strategy and philosophy here.
• Low Interest Rates: How Do They Create Wealth?
  Blog Post

  What are the specific channels that low interest rates benefit? Lower interest rates make capital cheaper. This encourages businesses to invest because it
• Lumber Market: Supply, Demand, and Big Picture Influences
  Blog Post

  The lumber market. We look at supply, demand, and big picture influences, and also the connection to other commodity markets.