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      Glossary

      Spread

      The difference between the buy (ask) and sell (bid) price of an instrument. It is an implicit cost of every trade.

    2. Follow the example.

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      Pip value

      Pip value=Lots×Contract size×Pip size×Account conversion

      1 × 100,000 × 0.0001 × 1 = 10 USD per pip

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    3. Bring it to your case.

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      Help me understand “Spread” with a simple hypothetical example. Explain what it means, how it is used and a common misunderstanding to avoid. Ask me if context is missing.

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