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The three costs: spread, commission, swap

Basics: how a trade and an account work3 min read
What you learn in 3 minutesYou pay the spread on entry, commission on some account types, and swap for every night a position stays open. All three are known before you trade.
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Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money. Most retail accounts lose. Nothing here is a recommendation to trade or a forecast of any result.Nalediyour course guide