Articles, video tutorials, and a trading glossary — everything to become a better, more informed trader.
Smallest price movement. For most forex pairs 1 pip = 0.0001. Essential for calculating profits and losses.
Borrowing capital to increase position size. 1:100 leverage = $100 controls $10,000. Amplifies both profits AND losses.
Capital required to open a leveraged position. With 1:100 leverage, you need 1% of the position value as margin.
Difference between the bid and ask price. How brokers earn revenue on most trades — always check the spread.
Automatic order to close your trade at a specified loss level. A critical risk management tool — always use it.
Order that closes your trade automatically when it reaches your profit target. Removes emotion from the exit.
Contract for Difference — a derivative allowing you to speculate on price movements without owning the asset.
Percentage decline from a portfolio's peak to trough. Always check a strategy's maximum drawdown before using it.