Trading Basics

Cost of Carry

The cost to a trader of maintaining a position. This might be in form of overnight financing on simple CFD trades but can also include the costs to insure, transport or finance on more complex trades.

Other Trading Basics

Charts

A graphical representation of the price of a financial instrument.

Buy On Opening

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

Contract Expiry Date

The date a contract expires, if applicable.

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