Trading Basics

Buy

When a trader goes long a financial instrument they will buy it.

Also spot price.

The price now to transact in the underlying asset.

For those with excellent credit some brokers will provide a credit account. This means the trader puts up less margin.

A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.

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