Trading Basics
Bet Size
The amount of money staked per point of price movement.
Other Trading Basics
Carry Trade
A forex trading strategy of borrowing funds in a low-interest rate currency and buying assets in higher yielding currency.
For years this was selling Yen to buy Dollars.
Controlled Risk Bet
A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.
Bank of England
The UK’s central bank responsible for setting interest rates for Sterling and maintaining stability in the UK’s financial industry.
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