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How is a profit or loss incurred when trading Forex?

How is a profit or loss incurred when trading Forex?

Updated over 3 months ago

Profit and loss in forex trading depend on the price movement of the currency pair you are trading:

• Profit: If the price moves in your predicted direction (e.g., the base currency appreciates), you earn a profit in forex trading.
• Loss: If the price moves against your prediction (e.g., the base currency depreciates), you incur a loss in forex trading.

The extent of profit or loss is determined by the position size (lot size) and the number of pips the price moves.

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