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Forex glossary
Plain-language definitions of the terms used in forex and CFD trading. Each definition is a recorded row written by us — if a term is not listed, we have not written it yet rather than guessing at one.
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Day Trading
Day trading opens and closes positions within the same session, so nothing is held overnight. It avoids swap charges and overnight gaps but requires continuous…
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Demo Account
A demo account reproduces the trading platform with simulated funds and, in most cases, prices streamed from the live market. It is the standard environment for…
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Drawdown
Drawdown is the fall in account value from a previous high to a later low, usually quoted as a percentage of the peak. A balance that moves from ten thousand to…
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