Forex quotes show the value of one currency against another using currency pairs.
In every quote, the first currency is the Base and the second is the Quote (e.g., in EUR/USD, EUR is base, USD is quote). The quote tells you how much quote currency you need to buy one unit of the base currency. Pip Value Explained
Definition: A “percentage in point” (pip) measures the smallest price movement a currency pair can make.
Standard size: For most pairs, a pip is the fourth decimal place (0.0001).
Yen exception: For pairs involving the Japanese Yen (JPY), a pip is the second decimal place (0.01).
Value calculation: Pip value changes based on the trade size (lot size).
Standard lot: Trading 100,000 units of a standard EUR/USD lot makes each pip worth exactly \(10. Spread Explained</p> <p><strong>Definition</strong>: The spread is the immediate cost of entering a trade, calculated as the difference between two prices.</p> <p><strong>Bid price</strong>: The maximum price a buyer is willing to pay for the currency.</p> <p><strong>Ask price</strong>: The minimum price a seller is willing to accept for the currency.</p> <p><strong>Broker fee</strong>: Brokers wrap their transaction fees directly into this price gap instead of charging separate commissions.</p> <p><strong>Market liquidity</strong>: Highly traded pairs like EUR/USD have tight spreads, while rare exotic pairs have wider, more expensive spreads. Leverage Explained</p> <p><strong>Definition</strong>: Leverage lets you control large sums of currency using a very small amount of your own capital.</p> <p><strong>Margin requirement</strong>: Your broker requires a small deposit (margin) to open and maintain a new trading position.</p> <p><strong>Ratio example</strong>: A 100:1 leverage ratio means \)1,000 of margin allows you to control $100,000 worth of currency.
Amplified results: Leverage acts as a double-edged sword that multiplies both your potential profits and your potential losses.
Risk warning: High leverage can trigger rapid account liquidation if the market moves against your position.
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