Trading Basics
Available Margin
The amount of margin a trader has available to trade with.
This is account balance minus margin used on open positions.
Other Trading Basics
Basis Point
A basis point is 0.01% and is typically used when quoting interest rate changes.
A move of 0.25% is described as 25 basis points.
Candlestick Chart
A type of chart using a security’s opening, closing, high and low price for a particular period.
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