Trading Basics

Virtual Trading

Also practice trading. Brokers will normally provide a virtual account to practice trade with virtual funds.

The difference between the price the trader and buy at and the price they can sell at.

Also bid-offer spread. The wider the spread, the more the trader pays, reactively.

Consumer price index, a measure of inflation excluding housing costs.

Orders that instruct a broker to another action if filled. The typical action is to place a stop or limit order on the trade.

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