// TRADING TERMINOLOGY

What is Tick?

The smallest possible change in price for a financial instrument.

In-Depth Explanation

In futures trading, prices move in "ticks" rather than pips. Each tick has a specific monetary value.

Practical Example

"The S&P 500 futures moved up by 5 ticks."

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