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Trading Glossary: W

These are common terms used in the financial services industry
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Wall Street

An alternative, well-known term for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the largest stock exchange in the US.

Working an order

The process of having an order working that has not yet been executed. Also known as a pending order.