Leverage | Trading Terms

What is it exactly? How does it work? Is there any way to see it in a real environment? All these questions and more are answered in this video.

Leverage is one of the basic things that one has to understand and keep in mind when trading. Many traders, even experienced ones, miscalculate its impact and reduce their chances of a profit. Knowing what it is will improve your risk-management, reduce stress levels and could lead to better decision-making.

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