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.
Other Trading Basics
Bullish and Bearish Markets
A bullish market means that the price is going up and higher.
Commission
A charge levied on a client to place trades in certain asset types. FX and CFD trading attracts commission.
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