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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