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G-7 – Seven emerging economic powers of the world cooperate on international monetary issues as the G-7 nations. G-7 nations include Canada, Italy and the Group of Five: Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa.
Going Long – The act of speculatively purchasing a currency for the purpose of investment.
Going Short – The act of selling stock not owned by the trader but instead, borrowed from a broker in the hope that it can be bought back at a lower price.
Gold Certificate – A coupon used to represent gold so it can be traded without having to deal with a physical transfer. Gold certificates are usually redeemable upon demand.
Gold Contract – The basic unit of trading gold is the gold contract, which represents 10 troy ounces of gold.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – GDP is the net value of the goods and services produced within a nation’s borders, usually calculated annually. It includes investments, exports, imports, public use and private consumption.
Gross National Product (GNP) – GNP is the total of the GDP plus income from work done or investments made by the nation or citizens of the nation outside the borders.
Good ’Til Cancelled (GTC) – A GTC is an open order to buy or sell a currency at a named price. The order stays open until it is met or cancelled.