Trading glossary · practical definition

What is long/short ratio?

A venue-specific measure comparing long and short accounts or positions.

Long/short ratio in plain English

A venue-specific measure comparing long and short accounts or positions.

The exact definition differs by exchange and endpoint, so labels and source matter.

Practical example

60% long accounts does not mean 60% of notional is long.

Common mistake

Reading account ratio as total market positioning.

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