Trading Basics
Draw Down
The amount the equity balance in a trading account falls by, either in a trade or time period.
Other Trading Basics
Counterparty
You need at least two parties in a financial transaction, they are counterparties.
Controlled Risk Bet
A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.
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Learn the skills needed to trade the markets on our Trading for Beginners course.
