Trading Basics
LOT
A standardised FX transaction size equal to 100,000 of the base currency.
Other Trading Basics
Controlled Risk Bet
A trade where the maximum downside is predefined, usually with a guaranteed stop-loss order.
After-Hours Dealing
After-hours trading involves buying or selling securities outside of specified trading hours.
However, trading after hours may offer less liquidity, as fewer traders are operating at these times and spread betting firms may offer wider spreads as fluctuations can occur during these times.
Start learning
Learn the skills needed to trade the markets on our Trading for Beginners course.