Financial Glossary
180 terms explained by our editorial team with real-world examples, practical insights, and actionable takeaways for investors at every level.
LNG
EnergyLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas cooled to -260°F, shrinking its volume 600 times for efficient global transport and energy trade.
By Alex Rivera · 3m readLayer 2
CryptoBlockchain scaling solutions built on top of main networks that process transactions faster and cheaper while maintaining security.
By Priya Sharma · 3m readLeverage
FinanceUsing borrowed money to amplify investment returns, magnifying both potential gains and losses in financial positions.
By Rachel Kim · 3m readLimit Order
FinanceA limit order sets a specific maximum price to buy or minimum price to sell a security, executing only at that price or better.
By Priya Sharma · 3m readLiquidity Pool
CryptoA collection of tokens locked in smart contracts that enable decentralized trading by providing liquidity for automated market makers.
By James Liu · 3m read