// TRADING TERMINOLOGY
What is Trading?
The buying and selling of financial instruments with the aim of profiting from price movements over shorter time frames than traditional investing.
In-Depth Explanation
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Practical Example
"A retail trader buys GBP/USD in the morning and closes the position in the afternoon for a 30-pip gain."
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