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What is a pip in forex? Understanding pips and pipettes.


If you are new to the world of forex trading, you may be wondering what a pip is. Short for "points in percentage", pips are the smallest incremental move that a currency pair can make.


'Pips', 'spreads' and 'pipettes', are all common forex terms that new aspiring forex traders need to wrap their head around.


In this guide we will explain how a pip works, how to calculate a pip and what's the difference between a pip and a pipette.


Keep reading and take your time with this information, it is critical knowledge for all new traders entering the market to know exactly how forex trading works .


Table of contents.


What is a pip in forex?


A pip is the standardised unit measuring a change (both gains and losses) of a currency pair in the forex market. It is the smallest increment in value of an exchange rate between a currency pair.


A pip, also known as a "point" in currency trading, is worth 1/100th of one cent on most exchanges. Forex traders typically use pips to calculate profits and losses when dealing with forex trading transactions.


What does pip stand for?


'Pip' can stand for 'percentage in point' or 'price interest point' within the forex market.


How do pips work?


A pip measures the amount of change in the exchange rate of a currency pair, calculated using its 4th decimal (in JPY pairs, it is calculated using the 2nd decimal).


It is important to note that pips do not represent any actual cash value - that depends on the position size of the trade, which would affect the pip value .


Example of a pip using a major currency pair.


In the EUR/USD currency pair, pip movement from 1.1080 to 1.1081 is an increase of 1 pip.


Pip is calculated using the 4th decimal point.


A trader that is going to buy the EUR/USD will profit if the euro increases in value against the US dollar. If the trade was entered at 1.1081 and exited at 1.1126, they would of made:


1.1126 - 1.1081 = 45 pips.


However, if the trade went the opposite way, the trader would of suffered a loss.


Example of a pip using Japanese Yen pairs.


In the USD/JPY currency pair, pip movement from 10.44 to 10.43 is a decrease of 1 pip.


Pip is calculated using the 2nd decimal point in Japanese Yen pairs.


A trader that is going to buy the USD/JPY will profit if the dollar increases in value against the Japanese Yen. If the trade was entered at 10.43 and exited at 10.96, they would of made:


10.96 - 10.43 = 53 pips.


If the market went the opposite way then the trader would of seen a loss.


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What is a pipette in forex?


Pipettes are fractional pips. It is 1/10 of a pip, usually calculated using the 5th decimal (in JPY pairs, it is calculated using the 3rd decimal).


Example of a pipette using a major currency pair.


In the EUR/USD currency pair, a movement from 1.10811 to 1.10812 is an increase of 1 pipette.


Pipette is calculated using the 5th decimal point.


Example of a pipette using a Japanese Yen currency pair.


In the USD/JPY currency pair, a movement from 10.433 to 10.432 is a decrease of 1 pipette.


Pipette is calculated using the 3rd decimal point in Japanese Yen pairs.


What is the pip value?


A pip value is defined by the currency pair being traded, the exchange rate of the pair and the size of the trade.


The pip value is usually referred to when referencing the performance of a position to attribute price to a forex trade, whether it's a loss or gain.


How to calculate the value of a pip?


To calculate the value of a pip you must first multiply one pip (0.0001) by the lot or contract size. Standard lots are 100,000 units of the base currency, while mini lots are 10,000 units.


Using EUR/USD again as our example, one pip movement using a standard lot will be equal to $10 (0.0001 x 100,000).


Pip value = 100,000 (standard lot) x 0.0001 (one pip)


Pip value - $10.


With each one pip movement in favour of the trade, this translates to a $10 profit, while every one pip movement that goes against the trade will be a $10 loss.


Tip: Due to the variation in exchange rates, the value of a pip will be different across currency pairs.


What is a spread in forex?


A spread is defined as the difference between the bid and ask price of a currency pair.


Spreads are not unique to forex as many other markets use this term to calculate the difference between the bid and ask price, including indices , commodities and cryptocurrency to name a few.


To see forex spreads in action, check out our live forex rates and watch the difference in spread between standard and pro accounts in real-time.


How to calculate spread in forex?


Before looking at any spread, a beginner trader must understand the concept of bid and ask price.


The “ bid ” is the price at which you can sell the base currency, whereas the “ ask ” is the price at which you can buy the base currency. The bid and ask prices can be found inside the MetaTrader 4 trading platform .


As seen in the image above, EUR/USD has a bid price of 1.10703 and an ask price of 1.10714.


Given that 1 pip in a EUR/USD pair is in the 4th decimal place (0.0001), this would mean that this EUR/USD quote has a 1-pip spread.


What is the difference between a pip and a pipette?


A pip relates to movement in the fourth decimal place while a pipette is used to measure movement in the fifth decimal place. A pipette is a 'fractional pip' as it equals a tenth of a pip.


When looking at the difference between pip and pipettes in currency pairs involving the Japanese Yen, the pip relates to the second decimal point, and the pipette is the third decimal point.


How many pips a day do forex traders make?


There is no set amount of pips you can make daily, and will depend on your technical analysis , fundamental analysis , forex trading strategy and ultimately, what way the market moves.


All traders want everyday to be profitable but in the real world that doesn't exist as forex trading is very much a high risk game. Stick to your trading plan, trial and innovate new strategies and practice proper risk management techniques .


What are ticks and points?


A 'tick' is similar to a pip, but it may not measure every increment equally. For example, a tick on one instrument may be measured in increments of 0.0001 whereas another instrument may be measured in increments of 0.25.


A tick is simply the smallest increment a particular instrument can move in, and the terminology is usually used in securities or indices trading.


A point is another unit of measurement, used when there is a shift in the dollar amount. For example, if a share price went from $25 to $30, traders would say it has moved 5 points.


This term is also used in forex in place of 'pipette', to refer to the movement of the 5th decimal place.


Pip and pipette.


What is a pip in stocks?


With stock trading, pips are very rarely used as a term to define price movement since the shifts in stock prices move far more aggressively then they do in the foreign exchange market.


What is a pip in crypto?


Pips are sometimes used in the crypto market to measure the movement in the price of a coin. Cryptocurrencies are traded at the dollar level, so a price movement of $2,401 to $2,402 would mean the cryptocurrency moved one pip.


In some cases, lower value cryptocurrencies can utilise pips as units to measure cents or fraction of cents movement.


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Pips in Forex Trading Explained.


Pip is short for “percentage in point” or “price interest point,” which is the smallest price movement in the exchange rate of a currency pair. For example, the smallest price movement in the currency pair, say, GBP/USD is equal to $0.0001. Suppose, the price quote of GBP/USD increases from 1.2064 to 1.2068, or $0.0004, we would say that the GBP gained 4 pips against the U.S dollar.


The screenshot above shows the pip digit in the GBP/USD currency pair. Notice that the smallest, right-most digit is called a pipette whereas the fourth digit from the decimal place is called a pip. A pipette is equal to a tenth of a pip.


Furthermore, a pip is equal to 1/100th of one basis point or 1% (1/100 x 1%). For most currency pairs, the fourth digit after the decimal point in price quotes represents a pip. The only exception is the Japanese yen, for which the second digit after the decimal point in the price quote denotes a pip.


How do pips work in forex?


To understand how pips work in forex, consider a currency pair EUR/USD and the relationship between the U.S dollar and euro. In this case, the euro is the base currency while the U.S dollar is the quote currency. For all the currency pairs where the U.S dollar is the quote currency, the pip value would be equal to 0.0001.


Calculation of Pip Values.


In our EUR/USD currency pair example, you can find out the value of one pip by multiplying the lot size or trade value by 0.0001. If you buy a standard lot of euros (100,000 units), the pip value would be $10 (100,000 x 0.0001). In case you buy a mini lot of euros (10,000 units), the pip value would be $1 (10,000 x 0.0001).


Pip Values for USD-denominated accounts.


If you have opened a USD-denominated forex account and the USD is mentioned as quote currency in the pair’s price, the pip would always be equal to 0.0001 for all currencies. For example, if you want to find out the value of one pip for GBP/USD currency pair, you need to multiply 0.0001 by a standard lot of 100,000 units of GBP, which calculates to $10. However, for currency pairs involving the Japanese yen as the quote currency, the pip would be equal to 0.01 because its price is quoted up to 2 decimal places.


However, if the USD in the price quote is the base currency instead of the quote currency, the calculation is slightly different. For example, if the USD/GBP is trading at 0.8266 and you want to calculate its pip value in USD, you will have to divide the pip size by the exchange rate and then multiply the result by the standard lot size of 100,000 units of the base currency USD. The result would be the pip value in USD for a standard lot of USD/GBP.


To illustrate, divide the usual pip value 0.0001 by the USD/GBP exchange rate of 0.8266, which would be calculated as.


(0.0001/ 0.8266) = 0.00012097 .


Then, multiply the resultant figure (0.00012097) by the standard lot size of 100,000 units to get the pip value for a standard lot:


(0.00012097 x 100,000) = $12.09 .


Alternatively, you can simply divide the pip value for a standard lot ($10) by the exchange rate (0.8299) to determine the pip value for a standard lot:


($10/0.8299) = $12.09 per pip for a standard lot.


Pip Values for non-USD denominated accounts.


If you have opened an account in a non-US currency, say GBP, and your account currency is mentioned as quote currency in the price quote, calculating the pip value would simply be the minimum price movement in the currency pair. For example, if you want to determine the pip value for a standard lot of USD/GBP, the pip value would be 10 GBPs for a standard lot, 1 GBP for a mini lot, and 0.10 GBP for a micro lot.


However, if your account currency, say GBP, is the base currency instead of the quote currency in a currency pair, you need to divide the pip size by the exchange rate and then multiply the result by the lot size of your account currency. The calculation for it is the same as we demonstrated in our USD/GBP example. Suppose, the GBP/USD is trading at 1.2098, you can divide the pip size, 0.0001 by the exchange rate (1.2098) and then multiply the result by the standard lot (100,000 units of base currency). Here are the calculations:


(0.0001/ 1.2098) x 100,000 units = GBP 8.26 per pip for a standard lot.


Pips examples:


Taking our GBP/USD example, if you buy one standard lot of GBP and the exchange rate rises from 1.2098 to 1.2100, you would gain 2 pips on the trade. If you sell the standard lot (100,000 units) of GBP at 1.2100, you would make a profit of 2 pips, or GBP 16.52 (GBP 8.26 per pip x 2 pips).


Let’s consider another example:


Suppose, you buy one standard lot of EUR/USD with the expectation that the euros would appreciate against the USD, allowing you to profit from the trade. If the exchange rate rises from 1.0426 to 1.0432, you would gain 6 pips on the trade. If your account is USD-denominated, your gain on the trade would be $60 ($10 x 6 pips).


How much are 50 pips worth?


In US dollar terms, fifty pips are worth $500 for one standard lot, $50 for a mini lot, and $5 for a micro lot. Here are the detailed calculations for different lot sizes:


50 pips’ worth in 1 standard lot = minimum pip size x number of units in a lot x number of pips = $0.0001 x 100,000 x 50 = $500.


50 pips’ worth in 1 mini lot = minimum pip size x number of units in a lot x number of pips = $0.0001 x 10,000 x 50 = $50.


50 pips’ worth in 1 micro lot = minimum pip size x number of units in a lot x number of pips = $0.0001 x 1000 x 50 = $5.


How much is $1 in pips?


One pip is worth $1 for a mini lot, which means that if you buy 10,000 units or a mini lot of US dollars, one pip change in the price quote would equal $1. In short, $1 equals one pip if you trade a mini lot of US dollars.


How many dollars are in 100 pips?


One hundred pips in US dollar terms are worth $1,000 for one standard lot, $100 for a mini lot, and $10 for a micro lot. Here are the detailed calculations for different lot sizes:


U.S dollars in 100 pips in 1 standard lot = minimum pip size x number of units in a lot x number of pips = $0.0001 x 100,000 x 100 = $1,000.


50 pips’ worth in 1 mini lot = minimum pip size x number of units in a lot x number of pips = $0.0001 x 10,000 x 100 = $100.


50 pips’ worth in 1 micro lot = minimum pip size x number of units in a lot x number of pips = $0.0001 x 1000 x 100 = $10.


How many pips is a good trade?


Because financial markets move in an unpredictable fashion, one cannot specify in absolute terms how many pips a trader should aim to get or how many pips’ gain is a good trade. There could be times when you can make 20, 30, 50, or even 100 pips gains, while there could be times when you book losses of similar pips as well.


You should aim to take only those trades where you have a chance to earn three times the pips you are risking on your trade. Some currency pairs move by more than 100 pips per day, and you can capitalize on these movements, depending on your strategy and market conditions. As always, we recommend employing a good risk management strategy while trading any asset class or commodity.


How many pips does the average retail forex trader make?


While there is no empirical data that confirms how many pips an average retail forex trader makes. However, we can estimate, based on forex-related data, such as average pips movement in a forex pair per day, percentage of successful traders over the long term, and other similar metrics. For example, some forex pairs move 100 pips per day on average, allowing traders to profit from the movement. If a trader even makes 10 pips per day daily, it can result in significant profit, based on the number of lots traded.


This will all depend upon your strategy, discipline and experience level in trading forex pairs and understanding trading strategies.

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When trading in the foreign exchange (forex) market, it's hard to underestimate the importance of pips. A pip, which stands for either "percentage in point" or "price interest point," represents the basic movement a currency pair can make in the market. For most currency pairs—including, for example, the British pound/U.S. dollar (GBP/USD)—a pip is equal to 1/100 of a percentage point, or one basis point, and pips are counted in the fourth place after the decimal in price quotes. For currency pairs involving the Japanese yen, a pip is one percentage point, and pips are counted in the second place after the decimal in price quotes.


Currencies must be exchanged to facilitate international trade and business. The forex market is where such transactions happen—along with bets made by speculators who hope to make money off price moves in pairs of currencies. Pips are used in calculating the rates participants in the forex market pay when carrying out currency trades.


Key Takeaways.


Pips (percentage in point) are used to calculate the rates traders in the forex market will pay. The value depends on the lot size you are trading (1,000 vs. 100,000 units, say.) The currency used to open the account determines the pip value. Brokers collect on the spread in pips between what price the seller receives and the price the buyer pays.


Pips, Pipettes, and Spreads.


The value of the pips for your trade can vary depending on your lot size when you're trading. (A standard lot is 100,000 units of a currency, a mini lot is 10,000 units, and a micro lot is 1,000 units.)


The difference in pips between the bid price (which is the price the seller receives) and the ask price (which is the price the buyer pays) is called the spread. The spread is basically how your broker makes money, because most forex brokers do not collect commissions on individual trades. When you're buying at the ask price (say, 0.9714) and a seller is selling at the bid price (0.9711), the broker keeps the spread (3 pips).


Many forex brokers quote prices to one decimal place after a pip. These divisions of pips are called pipettes and allow for greater flexibility on pricing and spreads.


Pip Values for U.S. Dollar Accounts.


The currency you used to open your forex trading account will determine the pip value of many currency pairs. If you opened a U.S. dollar-denominated account, then for currency pairs in which the U.S. dollar is the second, or quote, currency, the pip value will be $10 for a standard lot, $1 for a mini lot, and $0.10 for a micro lot. Those pip values would change only if the value of the U.S. dollar rose or fell significantly—by more than 10%.


If your account is funded with U.S. dollars and the dollar isn't the quote currency, you would divide the usual pip value by the exchange rate between the dollar and the quote currency. For example, if the U.S. dollar/Canadian dollar (USD/CAD) exchange rate is 1.33119, the pip value for a standard lot is $7.51 ($10 / 1.3319).


Pip Values for Other Account Currencies.


If your account is funded with a currency other than the U.S. dollar, the same pip value amounts apply when that currency is the quote currency. For example, for a euro-denominated account, the pip value will be 10 euros for a standard lot, 1 euro for a mini lot, and 0.10 euro for a micro lot when the euro is the second currency in the pair. For pairs in which the euro isn't the quote currency, you would divide the usual pip value by the exchange rate between the euro and the quote currency.


Pip Movements in Trades.


Let's say you're trading the euro/British pound (EUR/GBP), and the bid price is 0.8881 and the ask price is 0.8884. You expect the euro to rise against the pound, and so you buy a standard lot of euros at the ask price of 0.8884. Later in the trading day, the bid price is 0.8892 and the ask price is 0.8894. You sell at the bid price of 0.8892. You gained 8 pips. If your account is funded with pounds, you made 80 pounds on the trade.

What are pips in forex

Pip Calculator.


A pip is the smallest price change in a currency pair in Forex. Over the years, Forex brokers introduced fractional pips or ‘Pipettes’ to offer traders better bid and ask prices while trading, which are actually a smaller part of a pip.


To identify a pip in a currency pair, it would depend on the pair. Some pairs have their pip at the 4th decimal while some in the 2nd. The fractional pip, or Pipette, always follows the pip location, so it would be in the 5th and 3rd decimals respectively.


What is pip value?


For example, with a EURUSD price of 1.23456, the digit ‘5’ represents the pip location while the digit ‘6’ represents a partial pip. So, movement of the price by 1 pip would mean 1.23456+0.0001=1.23466.


If the price would move down to 1.23443, this would represent 1.23456-1.23443=0.00013, a 1.3 pips change.


The same calculation works with currency pairs where pips are represented by the 2nd decimal.


The pip value in Monetary value is crucial for Forex Traders as this helps to analyze and understand an account’s growth (or loss) in an easy format as well as calculate stop loss and take profit targets. For example, if you set a stop loss of 10 pips for your trade, this could mean $100 or $1000 loss, depending on the lot size you are trading.


Keep in mind that the value of pip will always differ for the different currency pairs, depending on the quote currency. For example, when trading EURUSD the pip value will be displayed in USD while trading EURGBP it will be in GBP.


How to use the pip calculator?


Account currency: your account deposit currency, can be AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, JPY, NZD or USD.


Trade size: the trade size you are trading in lots or units, where 1 lot=100,000 units.


Once you select your account currency and the trade size, the calculator will calculate the pip value with Standard, Mini and Micro lots with the current market rates.


How to calculate the value of a pip?


Depending on your account base currency, you would need to convert the pip value accordingly.


Pip Value = (1 pip / Quote Currency Exchange Rate to Account Currency) * Lot size in units.


For example, the pip value of EURUSD is $10 per pip with a standard lot size and a USD account:


Pip Value = (0.0001 / 1)*100000 = $10.


However, if your account is denominated in EUR, you would need to divide the $10 by the EURUSD exchange rate which would result in a pip value of 8.92 EUR:


(for example, EURUSD=1.1200)


Pip Value = (0.0001 / [1.1200])*100000 = EUR 8.92.

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Kinds of Foreign Exchange Market.


The foreign exchange market is a global online network where traders and investors buy and sell currencies. It has no physical location and operates 24 hours a day for 5-1/2 days a week.


Foreign exchange markets are one of the most important financial markets in the world. Their role is of utmost importance in the system of international payments. In order to play their role efficiently, it is necessary that their operations/dealings be trustworthy. Trustworthy is concerned with contractual obligations being honored. For example, if two parties have entered into forward contract of a currency pair (means one is purchasing and the other is selling), both of them should be willing to honor their side of contract as the case may be.


Following are the major foreign exchange markets −


Spot Markets Forward Markets Future Markets Option Markets Swaps Markets.


Swaps, Future and Options are called the derivative because they derive their value from the underlying exchange rates.


Spot Market.


These are the quickest transactions involving currency in the foreign exchange market. This market provides immediate payment to the buyers and sellers as per the current exchange rate. The spot market account for almost one-third of all currency exchange, and trades usually take one or two days to settle transactions. This allows the traders open to the volatility of the currency market, which can raise or lower the price, between the agreement and the trade.


There is an increase in volume of spot transactions in the foreign exchange market. These transactions are primarily in forms of buying and selling of currency notes, cash-in of traveler’s cheque and transfers through banking systems. The last category accounts for almost 90 percent of all spot transactions are carried out exclusively for banks.


As per the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) estimate, the daily volume of spot transaction is about 50 percent of all transactions in foreign exchange markets. London is the hub of foreign exchange market. It generates the highest volume and is diverse with the currencies traded.


Major Participants on the Spot Exchange Market.


Let us now learn about the major participants on the spot exchange market.


Commercial banks.


These banks are the major players in the market. Commercial and investment banks are the main players of the foreign exchange market; they not only trade on their own behalf but also for their customers. A major chunk of the trade comes by trading in currencies indulged by the bank to gain from exchange movements. Interbank transaction is done in case the transaction volume is huge. For small volume intermediation of foreign exchange, a broker may be sought.


Central banks.


Central banks like RBI in India (RBI) intervene in the market to reduce currency fluctuations of the country currency (like INR, in India) and to ensure an exchange rate compatible with the requirements of the national economy. For example, if rupee shows signs of depreciation, RBI (central bank) may release (sell) a certain amount of foreign currency (like dollar). This increased supply of foreign currency will halt the depreciation of rupee. The reverse operation may be done to halt rupee from appreciating too much.


Dealers, brokers, arbitrageurs and speculators.


Dealers are involved in buying low and selling high. The operations of these dealers are focused towards wholesale and a majority of their transactions are interbank in nature. At times, the dealers may have to deal with corporates and central banks. They have low transaction costs as well as very thin spread. Wholesale transactions account for 90 percent of the overall value of the foreign exchange deals.


Forward Market.


In forward contract, two parties (two companies, individual or government nodal agencies) agree to do a trade at some future date, at a stated price and quantity. No security deposit is required as no money changes hands when the deal is signed.


Why is forward contracting useful?


Forward contracting is very valuable in hedging and speculation. The classic scenario of hedging application through forward contract is that of a wheat farmer forward; selling his harvest at a known fixed price in order to eliminate price risk. Similarly, a bread factory want to buy bread forward in order to assist production planning without the risk of price fluctuations. There are speculators, who based on their knowledge or information forecast an increase in price. They then go long (buy) on the forward market instead of the cash market. Now this speculator would go long on the forward market, wait for the price to rise and then sell it at higher prices; thereby, making a profit.


Disadvantages of forward markets.


The forward markets come with a few disadvantages. The disadvantages are described below in brief −


Lack of centralization of trading Illiquid (because only two parties are involved) Counterparty risk (risk of default is always there)


In the first two issues, the basic problem is that there is a lot of flexibility and generality. The forward market is like two persons dealing with a real estate contract (two parties involved - the buyer and the seller) against each other. Now the contract terms of the deal is as per the convenience of the two persons involved in the deal, but the contracts may be non-tradeable if more participants are involved. Counterparty risk is always involved in forward market; when one of the two parties of the transaction chooses to declare bankruptcy, the other suffers.


Another common problem in forward market is - the larger the time period over which the forward contract is open, the larger are the potential price movements, and hence the larger is the counter-party risk involved.


Even in case of trade in forward markets, trade have standardized contracts, and hence avoid the problem of illiquidity but the counterparty risk always remains.


Future Markets.


The future markets help with solutions to a number of problems encountered in forward markets. Future markets work on similar lines as the forward markets in terms of basic philosophy. However, contracts are standardized and trading is centralized (on a stock exchange like NSE, BSE, KOSPI). There is no counterparty risk involved as exchanges have clearing corporation, which becomes counterparty to both sides of each transaction and guarantees the trade. Future market is highly liquid as compared to forward markets as unlimited persons can enter into the same trade (like, buy FEB NIFTY Future).


Option Market.


Before we learn about the option market, we need to understand what an Option is.


What is an option?


An option is a contract, which gives the buyer of the options the right but not the obligation to buy or sell the underlying at a future fixed date (and time) and at a fixed price. A call option gives the right to buy and a put option gives the right to sell. As currencies are traded in pair, one currency is bought and another sold.


For example, an option to buy US Dollar ($) for Indian Rupees (INR, base currency) is a USD call and an INR put. The symbol for this will be USDINR or USD/INR. Conversely, an option to sell USD for INR is a USD put and an INR call. The symbol for this trade will be like INRUSD or INR/USD.


Currency Options.


Currency options is a part of the currency derivatives, which emerged as an important and interesting new asset class for investors. Currency option provides an opportunity to take call on Exchange Rate and fulfil both investment and hedging objectives.


Factors affecting the currency option prices.


The following table shows the factors affecting the currency option prices −

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What are Forex Options?


Ram: Do you know what FX options are?


Vir: Fx options are basically foreign exchange options.


Ram: So it's based on different currencies?


Vir: More specifically on various pairs of currencies.


Ram: On various pairs of currencies? How does that work?


Vir: Let's start from the basics.


What is forex?


Forex or FX simply refers to the foreign exchange market. It is a marketplace for exchanging currencies. It is used to facilitate trade, commerce and finance. Currencies trade against each other as exchange rate pairs.


What are options?


Options refer to standardised derivative contracts that enable the buyer (holder or owner) of the instrument the right to buy or sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price and quantity on a specified date in the future.


What are forex options?


Forex options or FX options as the name suggests are derivative contracts with currency quotes as the underlying asset. Forex options refer to standardised derivative contracts that enable the buyer (holder or owner) of the instrument the right to buy or sell the currency at a predetermined strike price (i.e. the exchange rate) and quantity on a specified date in the future.


Basic Terminologies used in forex option trading.


Home Currency: Home currency refers to the legal tender in one's own country. For instance, for the currency pair EUR/INR, (INR) Indian National Rupee is the home currency for traders in India and (EUR) Euro is home currency for traders in Europe. Foreign Currency: Foreign currency refers to the legal tender used in foreign countries. For instance, for the currency pair EUR/INR, (INR) Indian National Rupee is the foreign currency for traders in Europe and (EUR) Euro is foreign currency for traders in India. Forex quote: A forex quote is the price of one currency (base currency) in terms of another currency (quote currency). Base Currency: The first currency appearing in a forex quote is known as the base currency. Quote currency: The second currency appearing in a forex quote is known as the quote currency. Direct quote: In a direct quote, the foreign currency is the base currency and the home currency is the quote currency. An example of a direct quote for the traders in India would be the currency pair EUR/INR, (INR) Indian National Rupee being the home currency is the quote currency and (EUR) Euro being the foreign currency is the base currency. Indirect quote: In an indirect quote, the home currency is the base currency and the foreign currency is the quote currency. An example of an indirect quote for the traders in India would be the currency pair INR-EUR, (INR) Indian National Rupee being the home currency is the base currency and (EUR) Euro being the foreign currency is the quote currency.


How to read a quote?


Quote: USD/INR 81.5010.


This means that one USD (United States Dollar) is equivalent to 81.5010 Indian Rupee. A quote represents the exchange rate of the base currency in terms of the home currency.


Types of forex options: Call & Put.


Call option.


A call option is a derivatives contract that allows the buyer to benefit from an up move in the price of the underlying currency quote. For example, an importer of oil in India will buy a USDINR call option to hedge against the increasing rate of INR per 1 USD. The importer (a buyer) does this to protect himself from the depreciation in the value of INR, so as to stop it from eating into his profit.


Put option.


A put option is a derivatives contract that allows the buyer to benefit from a down move in the price of the underlying currency quote. For example, an exporter of mangoes in India will buy a USDINR put option to hedge against the decreasing rate of INR per 1 USD. The exporter (a seller) does this to protect himself from the appreciation in the value of INR, so as to stop it from eating into his profit.


Forex options trading in India on NSE.


On NSE both INR pairs and cross currency options are available for trading.


Option type: European styled call and put options are traded in India. European style options are those that can only be exercised on expiry. Trading hours: Trading hours on NSE are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. IST for both INR pairs and cross currency options. Traded in lots: Tick size differs for the currency pairs. Expiries available: 11 serial weekly contracts (excludes monthly contract expiring on Friday), 3 serial monthly contracts and 3 quarterly contracts of the cycle March/ June/ September/ December. Option Chain: In the forex option chain on NSE one can see that for USDINR and JPYINR quotes, minimum 12 In-the-money, minimum 12 out-of-the-money and 1 near-the-money strikes are available for trading (i.e.25 CE and 25 PE). As for GBPINR and EURINR quotes, minimum 36 In-the-money, minimum 36 out-of-the-money and 1 near-the-money strikes are available for trading (i.e. 73 CE and 73 PE). Strike prices are at the interval of INR 0.25. For all cross currency options, minimum 12 in-the-money, minimum 12 out-of-the-money and 1 near-the-money strikes are available for trading (i.e. 25 CE and 25 PE). Initial margin requirement: The margins are charged as per SPAN calculations and from time-to-time exchange also uses other parameters. It is important to remember that SPAN in based on volatility and therefore the SPAN% margin can vary between the pairs Premium: Premium is quoted in INR. Premium is to be paid by the buyer in cash on T + 1 day. Daily settlement: Daily settlement happens on T+1 basis. Final settlement: Final settlement happens on a T+2 basis. Mode of settlement: Cash settlement on expiry on T+2 basis.


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What are forex 7

What are the most important terms in Forex trading?


It is understandable that you are eager to start learning everything you can and get going.


This lesson is useful to familiarise yourself with some of the common forex terms and trading jargon.


Do not worry about memorising each term, or even understanding them straight away. This lesson is something you can constantly refer back to. There is a lot of information within this lesson and so you might find it beneficial to print this.


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A currency pair has one price.


The first thing that you will notice when we introduce you to forex trading is that we refer to what is called a currency pair.


When you think about the price of anything, it is pretty easy to grasp because there is one single price. For example, when trading Oil, the price quoted is the price per barrel of Oil.


When trading gold, the price quoted is the price per one ounce of Gold.


When it comes to forex, we also refer to just one price, only it is with regard to two different currencies – a currency pair. This can seem a little confusing at first, so we will explain how there is one single price for a pair of currencies.


When we trade currencies, we are buying and selling a currency in relation to another currency. For example, you do not just buy the euro; you buy the euro with a certain amount of another.


So, if you are holding US dollars, you will buy the euro with a certain amount of US dollars. This is a pair of currencies and is denoted as EUR/USD.


Let’s also say that the price of the EUR/USD is 1.4. This means that the cost of 1 euro is 1.4 dollars. In other words, for every euro you buy, you have to pay 1.4 dollars for it.


Another way to think of this:


The price of the EUR/USD is the exchange rate of how many units of the second currency in the pair is needed to buy a single unit of the first currency in the pair. So the exchange rate of 1.4 for the EUR/USD means that 1.4 dollars are needed to buy 1 euro.


If the US dollar gets stronger, this is another way of saying that a smaller amount of the US dollar is able to buy more euros.


However, because the US dollar has become stronger and is denoted with the relationship to the euro as the second currency in the currency pair, the price of the EUR/USD decreases.


So if the EUR/USD goes down to 1.3, then the US dollar has increased in value against the euro – the dollar has become stronger and the euro has become weaker.


Therefore, if the price for the EUR/USD goes down to 1.3, it means that for every euro you want to buy, you now only need to pay 1.3 U.S. dollars for it.


You do not have to have one of the currencies to trade a currency pair.


You do not have to have US dollars to buy the EUR/USD. You can start out with British pounds and buy the EUR/USD – your pounds are converted into US dollars, which are then used to buy the euros.


A currency pair is made up of a base currency and quote currency.


The first currency in the pair is called the base currency – it always has a value of 1. The second currency in the pair is the quote currency and is the amount needed to exchange into 1 unit of the base currency.


Currency movement is measured in pips.


You will find that we refer to pips throughout the lessons. A pip is a measurement of how far the price has moved. It is an acronym for the phrase “percentage in point”.


If you think of the exchange rate of the pound and the dollar (GBP/USD), you might think of it as say, 1.57, where only two units follow the decimal point.


However, in the foreign exchange markets, this is broken down even further and we observe the price as 1.5700. The last number – the last 0 – is the pip. If the value of that currency pair moves from 1.5700 to 1.5701, it has moved by a single “pip”.


Pips are how traders generally measure their profit. If a trader buys a currency pair, again the GBP/USD at 1.5700, and the price moves up to 1.5730, it is said to have moved up by 30 pips or, the trade has gained a 30 pip profit.


Many brokers break the price down even further and will include a 5th number called a fractional pip, or pipette – they publish the price as 1.57000. Do not be surprised to see five figures after the decimal when you are looking at the price of most currency pairs on your trading platform.


Japanese pairs are different.


Japanese pairs are slightly different because their currency is generally devalued against other major pairs, so the pip is the second digit behind the decimal. So if the exchange rate of the USD/JPY is 77.084, then the pip is the number 8 and the pipette is the number 4.


Spread is a cost of trading.


The easiest way to understand the term spread is by thinking of it as a fee your broker charges you to trade.


If a currency pair has a certain price, say EUR/USD 1.3000, the broker will not sell the EUR/USD to you at 1.3000. Your broker will quote you a slightly higher price of, say, 1.3001. If you are looking to sell, they will not purchase the EUR/USD at 1.3000 but instead will only pay, say, 1.2999.


You can see there is a difference between the price of 1.2999 and 1.3001 – 2 pips. This is what is called the spread. The spread is therefore the difference between the price at which the broker is willing to buy off of you and sell to you. By buying off of you at a lower price and selling at a slightly higher price the broker makes money.


Bid.


The bid is the best possible price at which the trader can buy the instrument being traded at the current time. In the forex market, the bid price is the highest price the broker will pay to purchase the instrument off of you.


Ask.


The ask is the best possible price at which the trader can sell the instrument being traded at the current time. In the forex market, the ask price is the lowest price that the broker will sell the instrument to you.


A chart shows the price action over time.


A chart is the visual representation of the price action and you use this for your analysis. It is what you use to observe the exchange rate or price of a currency pair over a period of time.


On a price chart, the price of the currency pair is on the vertical axis on the right hand side (the exchange rate of how many units are needed of the second currency in the pair to buy one unit of the first currency in the pair). The time is on the horizontal axis on the bottom.


Japanese candlesticks chart shows a lot of information.


The charts we use throughout our learning material are Japanese candlestick charts.


A Japanese candlestick is a method of illustrating the price movement. They tell us a certain amount of information. First of all, the candlestick can tell whether the price has moved up or down, simply by the colour. Any colour can be used and the colour is set by the trader depending on their personal preference. The colour will change automatically as the candle either forms as a bearish or a bullish candle.


Candlesticks can cover almost any time period from one minute to one month. On a one minute chart, each candlestick takes one minute to form. After one minute, the candle will finish forming and then a new candle starts to form. On an hourly chart, each candle takes an hour to form and so on.


The candlestick also shows us the opening price and the closing price for that period. So if we are observing a four hour candlestick, then the candle can tell us the opening price at the start of that four hour period and the closing price of that four hour period.


Lastly, a candlestick shows the highest and lowest price within the time that the candle took to form. So if observing a four hour candlestick, then you can see the highest price and the lowest price for that four hour period.


You use a trading platform to trade.


The trading platform is where you place your orders to buy and sell. The platform is effectively your command centre where you open up a trade. You use the platform to tell the broker:


What you want to buy or sell How much you want to buy and sell When you take your profit if the trade goes well When you take your loss if the trade does not go well.


We mostly teach you how to trade using the platform MetaTrader 4 (MT4). However, different platforms are used by different brokers. The image above is of MetaTrader 4 showing the order window where you input all the information above.


Almost all trading platforms offer very similar functions and most platforms will offer the kind of price charts you see above.


Trading instrument/Financial instrument/Asset.


This is a term we use to simply describe the item being traded. For example, when trading Oil, Oil is the instrument. When trading the EUR/USD currency pair, EUR/USD is the instrument. We also refer to this as an asset.


Opening and closing a position.


After having bought or short sold a financial instrument, you have opened a position. Therefore, buying and selling is sometimes called entering a position. It is the same as “entering the market”. When the trader exits the market, they are said to have closed their position.


Entry.


An entry is when a trader decides to open a position, either by buying or selling a financial instrument.


Exit.


An exit is when a trader decides to close their open position in the market for either a profit or a loss.


A stop loss protects your account.


A stop loss protects you if the trade goes wrong. Let’s say you bought an asset and the trade does not work out and you start to lose money. As the price keeps going in the opposite direction to your trade, you could in theory lose your entire trading account. A stop loss is an order that will automatically close the trade once it has reached a point that you consider the loss unacceptable.


Profit target.


A profit target is a price at which you decide to exit the market and take the profit that you have made. A profit target is generally determined ahead of time when the trader enters the market. This means that before you enter the market, if the trade goes well, you know how much money you will make on that trade.


Bull and bear.


A bull is a trader that believes the market will rise. A trader having this opinion is described as “bullish” or being a “bull”. This term is used because when a bull fights, they use their horns in an upward motion – this is a useful way of remembering the term.


A bear is a trader that believes the market will fall. A trader having this opinion is described as “bearish” or being a “bear”. This term is used because when a bear fights, they use their claws in a downward motion – this is a useful way of remembering the term.


Long position.


When we refer to something being long, we think of it as going up. A “long position” is when you have opened a trade and bought something. You may hear the term, “I went long at this price” or "I'm long at the moment". This means that the trader has entered a buy position. In forex trading, if the trader believed that the GBP/USD currency pair is going to rise, and they bought that pair, they would be described as "entering a long position".


Short selling.


The concept of going long in trading is relatively straight forward. You simply click the “buy” button and then you enter into a long position. The price will either go up or go down – if the price goes up you make money – if it goes down, you lose money.


If you think that the price will go down and you have not entered the market, you can also click the sell button and you will enter into what is called a “short sell” position. You have, in fact, sold something you do not own, to buy it back at a different price. So if you short sell an asset and the price goes down, you make money; if the price goes up, you lose money.


Your broker will lend you whatever asset it is that you want to sell. You then sell that asset, the price of it changes and you buy it back.


If the price went down, then you made a profit because you have made money by selling it at a higher price and then buying it back at the lower price.


If the price goes up, then you have lost money because you have sold at a lower price and bought at a higher price.


After the trade has been closed, whatever you have traded with is returned back to the broker.


To put this simply: If you think the price will go up, you click buy (on your trading platform) and if you think the price will go down, you click sell (on your trading platform).


Short selling a currency.


The concept of short selling currency is different to short selling a stock. Spot currency is always traded in pairs.


You always trade one currency against another currency. Going back to our example of the EUR/USD, if you go long on this pair, you are effectively buying the euro and selling the US dollar. Therefore if you go short, you are doing the opposite, you are buying US dollars (USD) and shorting the euro (EUR), which is effectively selling the EUR/USD.


Another way to think about this, instead of buying EUR/USD, to go short you instead buy USD/EUR.


Risk to reward ratio.


When refering to the risk to reward ratio, this is essentially the ratio of how much you are risking on any single trade, to how much you make if the trade goes in your favour.


So if you risk $10, then this is the amount of money you are prepared to lose. If the trade does not work out, you know exactly how much money you are risking and will not lose more than $10. If you are looking to gain $30, then this is the reward you are seeking and you think is achievable based on your analysis.


The risk to reward ratio is then 1:3, because you are risking $10 to gain $30.

What are forex 6

What Are the Benefits of Forex Trading?


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Foreign exchange trading , commonly referred to as forex trading , is the practice of buying and selling currency values with the aim of making a profit. As a global market, forex trading is conducted all over the world, with the largest markets located in major financial centres including New York, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong.


The forex market is vast and consists of numerous entities including banks, financial/business institutions and brokers, all speculating on the movement of currency pairs . It is also becoming increasingly popular with retail and hobbyist traders owing to its accessibility and suitability for beginners.


If you’re interested in forex trading and are considering it as a potential investment, you’ll need to make sure that it’s the right market for your individual circumstances. This article will look at the main benefits of forex trading, hopefully giving you a good idea of whether or not it’s right for you.


10 Main Benefits of Forex Trading.


Every trader is likely to cite different reasons to trade forex, and there’s a lot of information out there relating to this particular market. We advise that you reference multiple sources thoroughly before making any final decision on your next steps.


That said, here are our thoughts on the top benefits of forex trading.


1. It’s a Large and Global Market.


When it comes to the benefits of trading forex, its sheer size and scale sit at the top of the list.


As the world’s largest financial market, in excess of $4 trillion USD is exchanged on average per day. Traders in all corners of the world are buying and selling currency pairs at all hours, making forex a truly global marketplace with plenty of scope for profitability.


It’s the breadth of the market that contributes to many of the benefits of forex trading, including accessibility, liquidity, volatility, technology and trading hours.


2. It’s Good for Beginners.


Accessibility is one of the biggest advantages of forex trading. Compared to other markets, it is relatively easy to enter and does not require a large initial investment, explaining its popularity with hobbyist traders.


However, regardless of the amount of capital you put down, successful trading takes knowledge and skill.


Free demo accounts allow you to practice trading forex without risk, essentially providing a ‘try before you buy’ test run. By simulating a live trading environment, demo accounts give you the chance to get used to a trading platform, familiarise yourself with market movements and develop a risk management strategy, all without making any financial commitments.


Most brokers offer demo accounts so if you’re considering trading forex, be sure to take full advantage of these tools first.


3. You Can Trade 24 Hours a Day.


The rolling hours of the market are another of the main advantages of forex trading. Foreign exchange takes place over-the-counter (OTC), meaning transactions are made directly between trading parties, facilitated by a forex broker .


Since it operates this way, forex trading is not subject to the opening hours of any centralised exchange system. As long as there’s a market open somewhere in the world, deals can take place.


In the UK, trading begins at 9 p.m. on Sunday with the opening of the Sydney market and rolls continuously until close of session in New York at 10 p.m. on a Friday.


While the forex market is closed to retail traders over the weekend, it’s important to note that rates will continue to move, and you should factor this into your trading strategy to mitigate any potential risk.


4. There Are Low Transaction Costs.


Not only does the forex market require little capital for entry, but there are also low transaction costs once you’re in. Typically, brokers make money from spreads, which are measured in pips and factored into the price of a currency pair.


Note : Pip stands for ‘point in percentage’ and is the unit of measurement used to show a change in one currency’s value against another.


When a broker offers you a currency pair, they’ll quote a bid (sell) price and an ask (buy) price, the pip difference between the two indicates the spread, the associated value of which you’ll pay the broker for facilitating the trade.


Spreads are usually low, making forex trading relatively cheap. However, you should look into all associated costs when choosing a broker, as some may also charge a flat fee or variable commission.


5. You Can Benefit From Leverage.


Of all the reasons to trade forex, the availability of leverage is perhaps the most appealing as it allows you to open a high position with a relatively small amount of capital.


Most forex brokers permit retail traders to put down a deposit and borrow against this in order to control a much higher stake, similar to placing a deposit down for a mortgage when dealing in property.


Your available leverage will be expressed as a ratio, with most regulated forex brokers limiting maximum leverage for retail traders, with 1:30 and 1:50 being common. So, if you took advantage of 1:50 leverage, you could trade up to £50 for every £1 of capital in your account.


Whilst this opens up the potential for increased profit, it can also lead to greater losses, so leverage should always be used with caution.


6. It’s a Market With High Liquidity.


In trading terms, liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset can be bought or sold with limited effect on its value. In a nutshell, this depends on how active a particular market is. The global scale of foreign exchange combined with the high volume and 24-hour activity, make the forex market the most liquid market in the trading world.


What this means to you as a trader is that if you’re dealing in major currency pairs such as GBP/USD or EUR/GBP, your assets can easily be exchanged with little variance to their value.


This may seem counterproductive, as little variance means little profit, but with a strong trading strategy, this liquidity allows you to trade effectively with minimal risk. Forex liquidity falls when you move into minor or exotic currency pairs but equally, so potential profit margins can be much higher.


Ultimately, the path you choose to take comes down to your approach to risk management and your confidence in your market predictions.


7. Volatility of the Forex Market.


The forex market is influenced by a number of external factors, including but not limited to:


The economic stability of a given country The global economy as a whole Political news, events and policies Trade deals Natural disasters.


This can make it highly volatile at times, meaning there can be significant movements in currency values and, subsequently, the opportunity to make a substantial profit. Though this could be seen as one of the advantages of forex trading, it also comes with a high level of risk, since movement can occur in either direction.


Volatility is strongly linked to liquidity, and the more liquid major currency pairs tend to be less volatile. Some major currency pairs, such as Australian Dollar/US Dollar (AUD/USD) and Canadian Dollar/Japanese Yen (CAD/JPY) are subject to more volatility, as are emerging market currencies.


Ultimately, if you’re looking to take advantage of market volatility, you need to tailor your strategy to any potential risk.


8. You Can Buy or Sell Currency Pairs Depending on the Market.


The ultimate goal of any form of trading is to buy low and sell high, turning a profit on your initial investment. One of the benefits of forex trading is that you have the option to either buy or sell currency pairs depending on the state of the market.


In forex trading terms, this is known as going long or short .


If your instinct tells you a currency pair is likely to increase in value, you would go long; for example, you would buy the pair based on a prediction of the base currency rising against the quote currency. You would go short if your predictions went the other way; for example, you would sell the pair if you thought the base currency was likely to fall in value against the quote currency.


In the stock market, this directional trading usually requires significant investments as it has high associated costs. Thanks to low transaction fees and liquidity, however, foreign exchange allows for easy directional trading in line with market trends.


80.2% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.


9. There’s Good Technology for Trading.


Compared to other markets, such as those dealing in stocks and shares, forex trading is a relatively new practice. As such, it has been quicker to adapt to the technological advancements of the trading world.


Its decentralised nature means connectivity is vital to its existence and software developers continue to improve on the platforms available to forex traders.


Innovations in mobile applications, trading algorithms and global connectivity, including the rollout of 5G, continue to make it easier for individuals to trade effectively in real time from anywhere in the world, making technology one of the major benefits of forex trading.


10. It’s Well Regulated.


As it takes place in a global and digital landscape, the regulation of foreign exchange is no easy task. Thankfully, though, this works in a trader’s favour and can actually be considered one of the advantages of forex trading. Since there’s no centralised exchange system, independent bodies are responsible for regulation in respective countries. In the UK, this role falls primarily to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) .


This consumer watchdog ensures that UK brokers are licensed and follow strict guidelines that protect the interests of forex traders using their services. So, although it comes with an element of risk, as with any form of trading, using a UK-regulated forex broker will give you peace of mind that its activities will be fair, transparent and tightly monitored.


Some Top Brokers.


1. XTB.


As a broker that you can trust, XTB is both well-regulated and listed on the stock exchange. The registered office is in Canary Wharf, London.


XTB offers investors and traders the opportunity to trade commodities, stocks, metals, forex, indices and cryptocurrencies, as well as ETFs and CFDs, and it is regulated in top-tier jurisdictions by FCA, CySEC, IFSEC and KNF.


Traders can easily open an account online and can choose between the commission-free Standard account or the Pro account that includes tighter spreads, but there is a commission that needs to be paid on all trades.


Deciding what platform to use to make your trades depends on your location – in most countries, you can choose MetaTrader 4 or the proprietary platform xStation (although MT4 is not available to UK customers).


XTB is a great choice for beginners thanks to the huge range of educational materials, categorized by level (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and the customer service options that are available only on weekdays.


There is a fully functional demo account so beginners can practice strategies and get used to using the platforms.


The more experienced trader will enjoy a huge range of research resources, including trading signals, technical analysis, details about different instruments, and even a heat map and market sentiments.


CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.


2. AvaTrade.


Pros.


Worldwide regulated Multiple platforms – MT4, MT5, etc. Negative balance protection 20% welcome bonus Educational content Wide rage of payments methods Fixed spreads.


Cons.


You can’t buy stocks Quarterly and annual inactivity fees Custumer support is not available 24/7 No bonus for EU based clients No US clients accepted Imitated crypto assets.


AvaTrade is a CFD Regulated broker with +1,000 financial instruments and multiple trading platforms. It has been operating since 2006.


It offers a 20% welcome bonus up to $10,000, according to regulation and a free 21-day demo account with $100,000.


Metals Commodities Stocks FX Options Oil ETFs Options Crypto currencies CFDs Indexes Shares Spread betting Indices Forex Bonds.


AVATrade EU Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. (No.C53877) Ava Trade Markets Ltd. is regulated by the B.V.I Financial Services Commission. It is also highly regulated in Australia, South Africa, Japan, Middle East, Cyprus and Israel.


You can not trade with AvaTrade in the US, North Korea, New Zealand, Iran or Belgium.


Mínimum deposit of $100, no withdraw limit and no fees.


3. ActivTrades.


Pros.


No minimum first-time deposit Optimal trading execution More than 1,000 CFDs State-of-the-art trading infrastructure Customer support on 14 languages via email, chat and telephone.


Cons.


No copy trading Not available for US clients No bonus for EU based clients.


ActivTrades is a traditional CFD broker and has been trading for more than 20 years on 140 markets. ActivTrades is authorized and regulated by the FCA, CSSF and SCB.


Its strong points include:


No minimum first-time deposit No commissions Several payment methods for deposits and withdrawals Tight spreads from 0.5 pips.


It offers one of the best execution speeds in the industry with low latency below 0.004s.


It utilizes the most advanced technology to improve users' trading efficiency – users can automate trades, build integrations and create trading apps using ActivTrades' market-leading CFD and spread betting technology.


Exceptional trading infrastructure is available on ActivTrader and MetaTrader 4 and 5.


ActivTrades invests deeply in specially developed educational materials for its clients – including webinars, regular outlooks, manuals, etc.


Type of offers: ActivTrades focuses on well-developed products in its trading portfolio. Customers can choose from over 1,000 CFD or spread betting instruments across forex, indices, shares, commodities, financials and ETFs.


It also offers investing solutions for its institutional partners.


Spread betting allows UK residents ONLY to trade the prices of financial instruments, including forex, indices, commodities and LSE shares.


Spread betting and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 76% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread betting and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.


4. Moneta Markets.


Moneta Markets was launched in 2009 to create a brokerage that allows fast and simple access to the markets.


Regulated by both ASIC and the FCA, this is considered to be a safe broker that you can trust, whether you are a beginner trader or a professional.


With a minimum deposit of $50, traders can buy and sell commodities, indices and CFDs in shares and cryptocurrency. 45 forex pairs are available for trading too.


The STP Account is probably the best choice for beginners, with no commission on trades but fees built into the trade. The True ECN account has tighter spreads but you will pay a round turn commission of about $6 per lot, so this is probably more effective for an experienced trader.


Alongside a functional demo account, there is a Moneta Masters course that will help investors that are just starting to learn, through a series of 144 videos.


In terms of research, alongside the usual market sentiments, economic calendars and other resources, Moneta TV is a YouTube channel dedicated to all things trading that provides useful information for beginner and experienced traders.


Although the True ECN account has costly commission charges. Moneta Markets is a great broker for all types of trading.


Frequently Asked Questions.

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What is Forex signals? - nextmarkets FX Glossary.


Forex signals are a great way to increase your success on the market and they could enable you to make higher returns with minimal effort. Useful for first-time traders and experienced stockbrokers, Forex signals give you an insight into how other traders are playing the market and allow you to emulate their Forex trading strategies. Signals can be an ideal way to see how the market works but before you get started, why not take a look at the nextmarkets guide on What is Forex?


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What are Forex trading signals?


A Forex trading signal is an alert from another trader or electronic software. Depending on your preferences and interest, a Forex trading signal may alert you to potentially profitable trades within your chosen trading areas. Once you’ve subscribed to a Forex signal service, you’ll receive timely updates informing you of potentially worthwhile trades, such as currency pairs with suggested stop or loss information.


Delivered in real-time, Forex signals provide you with up-to-the-minute information and let you see how other experienced brokers are trading. Although you may have your own Forex trading strategies, the nextmarkets Forex signals are a great way to gain insight into other traders’ strategies, learn how the market works and increase the success of your trades.


How to use nextmarkets online Forex signals.


Forex trading signals are a vital tool for trading on the Forex market and they’re used by the majority of Forex traders. A nextmarkets Forex trading signal is delivered to you electronically, so you’ll receive the information as soon as it becomes relevant. Signals may be focused on currency pairs, as well as bond, stock and commodity prices. Forex trading signals can be created manually or automatically.


Manual Forex signals are developed by an actual trader or broker who uses their experience and analysis to determine whether certain trades are likely to be profitable. Automated Forex signals are created by software, which in turn has been ‘taught’ how to analyse the markets by an experienced trader. Sent as short text-based messages, Forex trading signals may be used to prompt you to make a trade, to learn more about why a potential trade may be profitable or to enhance your market analysis.


How do the nextmarkets online Forex signals work?


Online Forex signals work very simply and they can make it far easier to become a successful trader. Manual Forex signals will be sent when a broker has analysed sufficient information and is able to make a trading suggestion. Alternatively, automated Forex signals through the nextmarkets platform will be sent when pre-programmed software has analysed the available data and determined which trading suggestions may be of use to you.


Delivered in an instant , you’ll receive an online Forex signal via your chosen delivery method and be able to act on it if you wish. Once you’ve received the information, you may decide to log in to your nextmarkets account and make a trade straight away. Alternatively, you may want to wait for more online signals or additional information before you decide whether to buy or sell currency pairs, for example.


Are Forex signals important?


The Forex market is subject to numerous variables and there can be multiple fluctuations in the market each day. While it’s normal for the market to be in a constant state of flux, current events can have a huge impact on the value of currency. Breaking political news, economic updates and even natural disasters can cause currencies to rise and fall significantly, so you’ll need to keep your finger on the pulse if you want to make successful Forex trades.


By relying on Forex signals, however, you can access the latest information and trading suggestions, so you never need to miss out on a profitable trade again. With expert information at your fingertips, your trading decisions can be influenced by top quality analysis through nextmarkets.


Fact Check.


Forex signals are used by professional brokers Experienced traders base Forex signals on their own analysis Forex signals can help you to develop trading strategies on nextmarkets.


Should you get mobile Forex signals?


When the market changes or currency pairs suddenly alter, you need to be notified immediately so that your trading strategy can be updated or amended. Fortunately, the nextmarkets Forex signals app is the quickest and easiest way to access this information. Available on a variety of devices, such as Android and OS, the nextmarkets app ensures you have all the information you need when it comes to making trades.


As well as market data, online coaches and mobile Forex signals ensure you can base your trades on existing strategies, current broker activity or your own trading strategy. With sound notifications and visual alerts, the best Forex trading app is an easy way to make sure you never miss a trade again.


Who gives Forex signals analysis?


Before you begin acting upon Forex signals, it’s important to identify where they’re coming from. Not all Forex signals are equal and some sources aren’t as reputable as others. Instead of relying on analysis from unknown traders or anonymous online brokers, why not opt for a trusted Forex signals supplier? The nextmarkets online Forex coaches have extensive experience in the industry and each has their own specialities, so you can align your signals with the most appropriate broker.


When manual Forex signals are sent, the information is based solely on the sender’s analysis of the market, so signals analysis must come from a provider you trust. Choosing a reputable Forex signal provider is all part of choosing the best Forex broker, and we can help. To find out more about our online coaches and their Forex trading experience, take a look at their profiles now.


Using Forex trading signals UK based with nextmarkets.


When you’re looking for Forex trading signals UK based, it’s important to keep your overall objectivity in mind. Although every trader wants to make a profit from the market, there are various types of trading strategies and not every Forex signal will be particularly relevant to your own strategy.


If you want to make mid or long-term trades, for example, a sudden change in value of a particular currency may prompt you to take action. If you plan on making a profit from extremely short-term trades, also known as ‘scalping’, Forex signals may not provide the information you need quickly enough.


Despite being delivered in seconds, Forex scalping often requires traders to be monitoring the market during their trading activity, so Forex signals may not suit these types of trades. For both types of trading, the nextmarkets platform delivers a suitable framework and support.


Make the most of UK Forex signals.


The Forex market is truly global and is one of the most available markets in the world, with increased Forex trading hours and numerous platforms. It’s possible to pick up Forex signals from anywhere but the source of your Forex signals could make or break your trading career so it’s vital you only react to signals from brokers you trust.


nextmarkets UK Forex signals are useful for beginners and experienced traders as they help you to analyse the market with tools and information you may not have access too. In addition to this, you can benefit from the experience and expertise of other UK-based traders and brokers. Learning from professional brokers can be an ideal way to make short-term gains but it can also offer a long-lasting insight into how brokers approach the market.


Getting fast Forex signals with nextmarkets.


Successful trading requires you to take action at specific times and respond to changing markets on a second-by-second basis. For full-time, professional traders, this means assessing data on a continuous basis and responding accordingly. Forex signals are part of this data and they’re essential in the decision-making process, which means you need to get access to them as soon as they become available.


With unrivalled accessibility, nextmarkets ensures you can access the latest tips and Forex signals as soon as they’re released. Whether you prefer to use a dedicated app, email alerts or an RSS feed, you’ll receive fast Forex signals, so you can make the trades you need to, when you need to.


Using a Forex signals glossary.


Learning how the markets work can seem overwhelming at first but there’s plenty of help available. With new terminology and phrases to learn, a Forex signals glossary can certainly come in handy and all traders have access to these on the nextmarkets site. If you’re unfamiliar with the trading language, you may find it difficult to interpret Forex signals at first but it will soon become clear.


Our guide on Forex Trading for Beginners is an easy way to learn more about the market generally but it’s also helpful when it comes to picking up key terms and definitions. If you don’t know your base price from your Bollinger Bands, this is a great place to start.


What are Forex signal examples?


Forex trading signals UK can take many forms but currency exchange signals are often the most popular and the most useful type of online Forex signals. When you receive UK Forex signals, they may look something like this: BUY GBP/USD @ 1.2720, SL @ 1.2700, TP @ 1.2750.


In the above Forex signal example, the author is suggesting that the recipient to buy GBP/USD at a price of 1.2720. In addition to this, the author is suggesting a stop-loss of 1.2700 or 20 pips as this helps to minimise potential losses. The final element of the Forex signal example refers to ‘TP’, or total profit. This is set higher than the suggested trade price and signifies when the author thinks the trader should take their profit and exit the trade. These signals are readily available via the nextmarkets app.


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Forex signals can:


Tell you when the market changes Give you trading suggestions Help you minimise any potential losses.


Forex trading signals terminology explained.


Worried you need to learn a whole new language to trade in Forex? We can help! There is lots of Forex trading signals terminology to learn but it doesn’t take long to pick up the necessary phrases and jargon. Abbreviations are common in Forex signals as they cut down the amount of information which needs to be sent but these are often self-explanatory and don’t require years of experience in order to understand them.


With a whole host of definitions available on the nextmarkets website, you can decipher the terminology in seconds and obtain help and assistance whenever you need it. Don’t forget – we’re a platform for beginners as well as experienced traders so we have a wide range of jargon-free guides, starter’s tips and online advice.


Deciphering Forex trading signals meaning.


Each Forex signal will be different but determining the Forex trading signals meaning doesn’t need to be difficult, thanks to the nextmarkets online library. Some Forex signals may simply provide market information and notify you when a currency or currency pair reaches a certain price, such as: USD/JPY 110.220.


Although this doesn’t contain a trade suggestion, the information is clear and concise, and it may have a huge impact on your subsequent trades. Alternatively, Forex trading signals may contain a trade suggestion based on the author’s analysis, such as an instruction to buy or sell at a particular price, such as: BUY EUR/USD @ 1.1440, SL @1.1420, TL @ 1.1480 Based on the examples above, do you know what this Forex signal means?


Online Forex signals defined.


Once you’re familiar with how Forex trading works, it’s much easier to make sense of UK Forex signals and to act upon them on the nextmarkets platform. However, you’ll need online Forex signals defined before you start making any trades or you could risk losing a substantial sum of money.


If you want to practice using Forex signals or you’d like to learn more about the best forex software, why not set up a Forex demo account now? With free notifications, CFD platform and £10,000 in your nextmarkets demo account, it’s easy to learn how Forex signals work and how they can help you to develop your latest trading strategy.


Making a profit with Forex trading signals on nextmarkets.


Forex trading signals, along with a Forex calendar and Forex indicators, can help you to become a more successful trader. With suggestions from experienced brokers, you can start making successful trades straight away and you can also learn why professionals traders make the decisions they do thanks to the wealth of information available on nextmarkets.


If you want to become a full-time trader yourself or make some extra cash by investing in the market, Forex signals can help you to increase your returns in a short space of time. However, Forex signals are only suggestions and they don’t constitute investment advice. Choose trades based on your own investment portfolio, budget and strategy but do follow suggestions made via Forex signals if you think they will be beneficial to you.


Choosing a Forex broker and signals provider.


When selecting a Forex broker, it’s important to do your research. As well as having a reliable trading platform, you’ll want your broker to provide accessibility, availability and functionality, as well as having an unblemished reputation. A Paypal Forex broker may offer the easiest way of depositing funds into your account, for example, so this may be something to look out for.


Alternatively, multilingual assistance or 24-hour help may be useful, so you should ensure your chosen online broker offers these facilities. If you’re looking for the best UK Forex broker and signals provider, sign up with nextmarkets now. Used by professional traders, you can trust us to handle your trades swiftly and securely.


Sign up with nextmarkets for Forex signals now.


Whether you’re using a nextmarkets demo account or a full trading account, you can benefit from our Forex signals. Sign up for Forex signals now and you’ll have helpful tips and suggested delivered to your computer, laptop, tablet and/or mobile phone, so you’ll never have trouble keeping up with the market.


Why not incorporate Forex signals into your trading strategy and find out just how much your profitability could increase? With tips and trading suggestions from professional brokers, you may be surprised at just how much you could make. To find out more now or to start trading on the Forex market, sign up with nextmarkets today.


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