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.

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Gambler’s Fallacy

The belief that a loss is due to occur after a string of winners and/or...

Gann Concepts

Various concepts for predicting market movements. These concepts were developed by the famous stock market...

Gap

An area on a price chart in which there are no trades. Normally this occurs...

Gap Climax

A climax move that begins with a gap at the opening.

Generalized Ratio Position Sizing

In this method you simply adjust the speed at which position sizing increases with FRPS.

Group Heat

Each group, be it a sector of stocks or a grouping of commodities, will tend...

Gunslinger

Someone who makes high-risk trades or investments.

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