Trading Basics

Scalper

A trader that scalps – see scalp.

The interest rate that the central bank of a country sets for retail banks.

Types of asset that have similar characteristics.

There are four broad classes: Equities, Foreign Exchange, Debt and Commodities.

Contract for difference.

An OTC financial derivative where the counterparties agree to exchange the change in a price.

No underlying assets are exchanged.

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

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