What is the martingale system?

The Martingale System (also known as the Martingale Strategy) is a risk-seeking method of investing. The main idea behind the Martingale System is that statistically, you cannot lose all of the time, and thus you should increase the amount allocated in investments—even if they are declining in value—in anticipation of a future increase.

What is an Irish martingale?

The Irish martingale is not a true martingale in the sense of a device that affects the rider's control over the horse. Thus, it is sometimes known as a semi-martingale. It is a simple short strap with a ring on either end. The reins are each run through a ring on either side before being buckled.

What is martingale trading?

What is Martingale? Definition of Martingale Martingale is an extremely popular trading system based on increasing positions after loss-making trades and lessening them after having profit-making trades. The strategy is based on a well-known psychological delusion which says that the probability of making a profit increases after making a loss.

What is a standing martingale on a horse?

The standing martingale. The standing martingale, also known as a "tiedown" or a "head check", has a single strap which is attached to the girth, passes between the horse's front legs and is fixed to the back of the noseband. To prevent it from catching on other objects, it also has a neck strap.