Trading Basics

Bid-Ask Spread

The difference between the price the trader and buy at and the price they can sell at.

Also bid-offer spread. The wider the spread, the more the trader pays, reactively.

Types of asset that have similar characteristics.

There are four broad classes: Equities, Foreign Exchange, Debt and Commodities.

When price moves sideways for an extended period of time.

When a trader buys at the beginning of a trading session.

Learn the skills needed to trade the markets on our Trading for Beginners course.

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