Glossary

Forex Glossary

This glossary explains the forex terms you'll come across as a trader, from everyday words like pip and spread to more advanced concepts like margin calls and hedging. Look up a term whenever you hit one you don't recognize.

Forex trading has its own vocabulary, and knowing it makes every broker review, chart, and news story easier to follow. This glossary defines the terms you'll meet most often, from basic building blocks such as pip, spread, and leverage to more advanced ideas like Fibonacci retracement, margin calls, and hedging.

Each entry gives a short, plain-language definition along with how the term applies in real trading, so you can use it correctly rather than just recognize it.

New terms are added as the market and trading platforms evolve, so the glossary stays a current reference whether you're placing your first trade or refining an existing strategy.

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