Scalping
A short-term trading strategy focused on small and quick profits.
Short position
Selling an asset with the intention of buying it back at a lower price.
Slippage
The difference between the expected price and the actual executed price.
Spread
The difference between the bid and ask prices of an asset.
Spread betting
A type of derivative that allows speculation on price movements without owning the asset.
Standard lot
A unit of measurement in Forex equal to 100,000 units of the base currency.
Stop loss
An order to automatically close a trade at a specific loss level.
Support level
A price level where buying pressure tends to prevent further price decline.
Swap rate
The interest paid or earned for holding a position overnight in Forex.
Swing trading
A medium-term strategy that captures price swings over days or weeks.