Trading

What is a downtick?
A downtick is a new price quote lower than the previous quote. For example, if EUR/USD traded at $1.1510, and the next trade occurs at a price below $1....
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:48 PM
What is slippage?
Slippage occurs when you wish to enter the market at a certain price, but due to the extreme volatility during these events, you actually get filled at a fa...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:45 PM
What does bullish mean?
The term “bullish” is a term used to describe when a trader’s outlook on an asset is positive and will rise in price. For example, if you are “bullish” ...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:50 PM
What is margin?
Margin is basically collateral to open and maintain a position. Before you place a trade, you are required to make a deposit into your margin account. The a...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:52 PM
What is leverage?
Leverage is having the ability to control a large amount of money using none or very little of your own money and borrowing the rest. The use of leverag...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:53 PM
What is rollover?
Rollover is the interest paid or earned by a trader for holding a position overnight (including weekends). Interest is paid on the currency that is borrowed...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:49 PM
What causes currency prices to change?
Currency prices are affected by multiple economic and political factors, like economic growth, interest rates, inflation, and political stability.  Gove...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:54 PM
What is volatility?
Volatility is used to measure the amount by which price is expected to fluctuate over a given period. Volatility is something that that can be used to f...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:55 PM
What are Expert Advisors?
Expert Advisors (EAs) are programs that can be used to automate trading and can be written using the MQL4 language or purchased from a third party. Keep in ...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:56 PM
What is the difference between a demo account and a live trading account?
The primary difference between a demo account and a live trading account is that there is no capital at risk when trading in a demo account. Demo accounts...
Fri, 3 May, 2019 at 5:56 PM