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Trading Basics Course

Pips, Lots, Spreads, and Commissions

Learn the basic measurements used to understand Forex trading costs.

What is a pip?

A pip is a standard unit used to measure movement in many currency pairs.

For most major currency pairs, one pip is commonly the fourth decimal place.

What is a lot?

A lot describes the size of a Forex position.

Different lot sizes create different levels of exposure and potential profit or loss.

  • Standard lot: 100,000 units
  • Mini lot: 10,000 units
  • Micro lot: 1,000 units

Spread and commission

The spread is the difference between the buying price and the selling price.

A commission is a separate trading fee that may be charged by a broker.

Both spread and commission should be considered before entering a trade.

Learning reminder

This lesson is for educational purposes. Always understand the risks before using real money in financial markets.