Van Tharp Institute Glossary
The Van Tharp Institute Glossary is a comprehensive resource designed to help traders and investors understand the essential terminology and concepts related to trading psychology, systems development, and market analysis. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, this glossary offers clear definitions and insights into the principles that Dr. Van Tharp championed. By providing a deeper understanding of key terms, the glossary aims to enhance your knowledge and support your journey toward consistent and profitable trading. Explore the glossary to unlock the language of trading success.
EA
Mathematical abbreviation for the exponent of 10 used to help shorten the expression of large...
Elliott Wave
A theory developed by R. N. Elliott that holds that the market moves in a...
Entry
That part of your system that signals how or when you should enter the market.
Equal Units Model
A position-sizing model in which you purchase an equal dollar amount of each position.
Equities
Stocks secured by ownership in the company.
Equity
The value of your account.
Equity Crossover
A form of position sizing in which the position sizing changes based upon your equity...
Equity Curve
The value of your account over time, illustrated in a graph.
Equity Model
The method you use to determine your equity in anti-martingale position sizing. Three such methods...
Exit
That part of your trading system that tells you how or when to exit the...
Expectancy
How much you can expect to make on the average over many trades. Expectancy is...
Expectunity
A term used to express expectancy multiplied by opportunity. For example, a trading system that...