Trading Basics

Down Bet

A trade or bet where the trader believes the price will fall.

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

When a position is closed the trader crystalises the profit or loss.

An option that can get exercised at any time during its life.

European options can only be exercised at the end.

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