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Glossary of key terms

Spread

Difference between bid and ask prices; one component of trading cost.

Pip

Common unit of FX price movement; typically 0.0001 for many USD-quoted pairs.

Margin

Equity required by the broker to open or maintain leveraged exposure.

Leverage

Position exposure relative to margin; can magnify losses.

Stop-out

Broker rule under which open positions may be closed when margin falls.

KYC

Identity verification steps required in many account-opening processes.

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A party who refers prospective customers to a broker; compensation and permissions must be disclosed.

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Getting Started

Before You Open Your First Forex Account: A Practical Checklist

A first account is a financial decision, not just an online form. Learn which questions to settle before providing documents or depositing funds.

Broker Selection

How to Check a Forex Broker Before Trusting It with Your Money

Broker logos, reviews, and impressive websites are not verification. Learn a careful process for checking a firm's legal identity and regulatory status.

Risk & Fundamentals

Forex Leverage and Margin Explained Without the Hype

A clear example of how leverage increases exposure, why margin is not a safety deposit, and what to understand before opening leveraged positions.

Costs & Fees

Forex Spreads, Commissions and Hidden Fees: What to Compare

Learn why 'zero commission' does not mean zero cost and how to compare spreads, financing, conversions and withdrawal charges.

Account Types

Standard vs ECN Forex Accounts: Which Differences Matter?

Standard, raw-spread and ECN labels can be confusing. Compare pricing, execution, account requirements and tradeoffs before you choose.

Account Types

Swap-Free Forex Accounts: Questions to Ask Before Choosing One

Understand what swap-free or Islamic account labels do—and do not—tell you about fees, eligibility, and overnight positions.

Getting Started

Why a Forex Demo Account Should Come Before Real Money

A demo account can help you understand an unfamiliar platform and test the mechanics of Forex without treating practice results as a forecast.

Account Setup

Forex Account Verification: Documents, KYC and Privacy

What brokers may request during identity verification, how to spot suspicious document requests, and ways to protect your data.

Broker Selection

Forex Withdrawals: What to Check Before Making a Deposit

Withdrawal rules can matter more than a broker's sign-up offer. Learn how to assess processing times, fees, verification and red flags.

Safety & Fraud Prevention

Forex Scam Warning Signs: How to Recognize Pressure and False Promises

Learn common signs of Forex fraud, including guaranteed-profit claims, cloned firms, manipulated withdrawals and suspicious payment requests.

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Editorial review: 4 November 2026

Editorial scope

We explain general concepts and hypothetical examples; we do not publish trade signals or personalised investment recommendations.

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