Forex Trading Basics
What Is a Lot in Forex Trading?
A lot is a quantity convention for an instrument. The number that matters in a linear profit calculation is the underlying number of units, obtained…
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Learn how units, lots, pip value and leverage fit together. Use the Forex position size and margin calculators to explore the examples.
Understand the numbers behind position sizing, risk and margin. Explore the calculators.
Forex Trading Basics
What Is Pip Value in Forex?
Pip value translates a chosen price increment into money for a particular position. It depends on the increment, position units and the currency in which…
Forex Trading Basics
How Is Forex Margin Calculated?
Margin is collateral associated with exposure. A simple constant-leverage model divides position notional by leverage, but broker-specific rules can differ substantially.
Forex Trading Basics
Forex Leverage Explained for Beginners
Leverage describes a relationship between exposure and required collateral. It allows notional exposure to exceed deposited margin, but the price sensitivity still follows the underlying…