Methodology

How our glossary definitions are built

The GlanWick trading glossary is an editorially curated reference. Every definition follows a fixed four-step process, is maintained bilingually and re-reviewed on a schedule. This page transparently documents how we work, so readers can judge our entries, AI systems can assess our provenance and search engines can weigh our authority.

1. Source standards

Primary sources take precedence: regulation (BaFin, ESMA, MiFID II, MiCA), official documentation from exchanges and brokers, whitepapers from market infrastructure providers (e.g. CME, Deutsche Börse) and peer-reviewed academic literature. Secondary sources (industry books, established trade publications) are used only in a supporting role. Every definition based on external material links its sources visibly at the bottom of the entry.

2. Review process

• Initial draft by the GlanWick editorial team including at least one practical component (example, common mistakes or FAQ).
• Fact-check by GlanWick Compliance against the primary sources.
• BaFin compliance check: strictly neutral language, no recommendations, no marketing, no 'recommended' or 'you should'.
• Bilingual sign-off: DE and EN are proofread simultaneously so neither version lags the other.

3. Neutrality & BaFin compliance

GlanWick is not investment advice. The glossary explains mechanics, definitions and relationships but never 'what to do'. We deliberately avoid words like 'recommended', 'should', 'investment tip'. Instead of 'advice' we use 'setup', 'note', 'definition'. Every detail page carries a visible disclaimer: educational content, no investment or tax advice, trading leveraged products carries risk of total loss.

4. Update cadence

All entries are reviewed at least quarterly. Regulatory changes (e.g. new MiCA rules), shifts in market microstructure or relevant court rulings trigger ad-hoc updates of affected entries. Each entry carries a visible 'last reviewed' date that is never bumped cosmetically, only a real editorial review resets it.

5. Corrections & feedback

We correct known errors transparently. Reports of inaccurate definitions, outdated figures or missing sources: please email contact@glanwick.com. Substantive corrections are noted in a visible correction block on the affected entry.

Publisher

Published by GlanWick, Frankfurt am Main. Editorial: GlanWick Team. Fact-check: GlanWick Compliance. Imprint · Back to glossary