Forex Glossary

Forex Trading Glossary
Written by Andy Richardson

Below is a forex glossary of the most common terms which I trust you should find useful

AUDAustralian Dollars
CADCanadian Dollars
CHFSwiss Francs
Currency Account/Lot The amount of currency traded on. The amount can be either $100,000 or $10,000. Not to be confused with Traders Account
EUREuros
GBPGreat British Pounds
ForexForeign exchange trading
JPYJapanese Yen
Limit entry orderA trade placed at a lower price than the current market price.
MarginThe amount needed in an account to trade, influences cost of lot. Negotiable when trading $100,000 lots fixed at 0.005% when trading mini accounts.
Market orderA trade at the current market price.
Mini account$10,000 currency account or lot.
NZDNew Zealand Dollars
PipsThe last decimal point in a currency, also the number of points a trade fluctuates by.
Standard trading account$100,000 standard currency account or lot
Stop entry orderA trade place at a price higher than the current market price.
Traders AccountThe amount of money a trader has in their personal trading account.
Trailing stop orderA stop order with a specific amount of pips , prevents a trade falling beyond a specified point.
USDUnited States Dollars

About the author

Andy Richardson

Andy began his trading journey over 24 years ago while in graduate school, sparked by a Christmas gift of investing money and a book. From his first stock purchase to exploring advanced instruments like spread betting and CFDs, he has always sought to expand his understanding of the markets. After facing challenges with day trading and high-pressure strategies, Andy discovered that his strengths lie in swing and position trading. By focusing on longer-term market movements, he found a sustainable and disciplined approach. Through his website, Andy shares his experiences and insights, guiding others in navigating the complexities of spread betting, CFDs, and trading with a balanced mindset.

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