“R” is a standardized unit for assessing the reward and risk of trading strategies and trades. It allows for strategy and trade comparison regardless of risk tolerance, account size, or time frame. Understanding R-related Terms for Trading Here are some […]
Candlesticks are one of the most common chart types. They visually show the high, low, open, and close prices for a given time frame. When the price moves up, the candle is white or green, when the price moves down […]
Choosing a forex broker is essentially the biggest trade you’ll ever make in your forex career. You’re trusting all your trading capital to these people. Below you’ll find some steps for how to pick a forex broker that’s right for […]
Be aware that taking a forex broker’s deposit bonus can result in multiple problems. If you are going to trade, just deposit your own money and trade. Don’t fall for these “deposit bonus” gimmicks. Here’s why. Ever seen an ad saying […]
Here’s how to place orders and manage trades when trading forex. There are a number of forex order types that are useful in different circumstances. Here are the main order types: Forex Market Order Most retail platforms use “Buy” and […]
This forex introduction provides an overview of what forex is and how to trade it. Topics covered include currency pairs, how to make money, the bid/ask spread, pips and pip value, lot sizes, market hours, leverage, and rollover. Don’t know […]
The pip value when forex trading affects how much you will make or lose, in your own currency, for each pip the price moves. Pip value is based on the lot size, the currency pair/exchange rate, and the account currency. […]
Slippage is the difference between the expected price and the actual price received on an order while trading. There’s a favorable and unfavorable slippage. Favorable slippage is when you get a better price than expected, while unfavorable slippage means you […]
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