Exchange-traded futures: from tick size to trade risk
NQ and MNQ track the Nasdaq-100 index, but the same price move produces a different dollar result per contract. Contract expiration and the account's loss limit also matter.
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Practical guides to forex, CFDs and exchange-traded futures, with examples of risk and cost calculations.
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Forex and CFDs: what to check before a trade
Currency pairs and index CFDs may appear on the same broker platform. A trade's risk depends on the instrument's specification, the position size, and the execution price.
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Your daily limit, open positions, and reserve in one calculation. Even a small trade may no longer fit your plan.
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The price stays the same, but the buffer shrinks. A hypothetical midnight example explains balance, equity, and the new reference floor.
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100 fictional trades, a positive gross result, and a loss after costs. Calculate what the win rate leaves you with in money.
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