Category: Fundamentals

Some of the first terms you’ll need to understand when you begin Forex trading are spreads and commissions. Both are instrumental in generating profits. Hence, understanding their individual functions and their combined impact on long-term value for traders is vital. Introduction: Spreads vs Commissions Forex trading, also known as foreign exchange trading or currency trading,...

I. Introduction If you’re interested in trading Forex, it’s important to understand when the market is most active and volatile. The Forex market is open 24/5, meaning it’s only closed during the weekends and bank holidays, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always see movement in the market. To make the most of your trades, you...

The world of forex trading is awash with technical terms, abbreviations and acronyms. Some are crucial to understanding how forex works, others are glorified means of impressing beginners and outsiders. Forex itself is an abbreviation, short for foreign exchange and is often referred to as FX. If you are new to forex trading, you have...

Learn about contract specifications of asset classes, units of measurement of price moves and how these affect trade costs, profits, or losses.