Trading Basics

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

Types of asset that have similar characteristics.

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

The Bank of England’s interest rate decision is announced following the meeting of its monetary policy committee, which meets eight times a year.

The date a contract expires, if applicable.

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