Why Trading Should Be Boring

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If you’re in this business for a dose of excitement, we can say with a high probability that you will eventually lose your entire account! For traders just beginning their journey, they may find the above statement a little off-putting, or even confusing. Is trading not supposed to be one the most exciting activities in … Continue reading Why Trading Should Be Boring

Forex Market vs. Other Financial Markets

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Trading in FX markets reached a mammoth $6.6 trillion per day in April 2019, up from $5.1 trillion three years earlier, according to the 2019 Triennial Survey of turnover in OTC FX markets. While foreign exchange retained its dominant status as the largest financial market in the world, knowing how FX stacks up against other … Continue reading Forex Market vs. Other Financial Markets

What is a margin call?

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One of the most unpleasant experiences a trader can face is known as a margin call. To understand the dynamics behind this feature one must first appreciate what margin is in the forex market, which unfortunately is a commonly misunderstood concept. What is margin? Margin is essentially a good-faith deposit that’s required by the brokers … Continue reading What is a margin call?