Trading Basics
Margin Call
When a broker requests additional funds are placed on account to keep positions open.
Other Trading Basics
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.
Asian Session
When the majority of Asian markets are open and trade.
Typically 23:00 to 08:00 GMT.
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