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What is Forex? Foreign Exchange Simply Explained for Beginners

Confused by pips, lots, and leverage? We break down exactly what is Forex and how it differs from the stock market.

Mehran Najafi

Forex Basics

December 7, 2025

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forex

Mehran Najafi

Forex Basics

2026-01-07

What is a Lot in Forex? Lot Sizes and Position Size Simply Explained

Uncover the impact of standard, mini, and micro lots on your profits and learn to calculate the perfect trade size.

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forex

Mehran Najafi

Instruments

2026-01-06

What is Forex leverage? The Complete Guide to Trading with Leverage

We explain what is CFD trading, risks, costs, and how to profit from price movements without owning the asset

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forex

Mehran Najafi

Forex Basics

2026-01-05

Financial Markets Explained: Types, Functions & Trading Strategies

Master financial markets. Explore types like stocks and forex, their functions, and essential steps to start trading.

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forex

Mehran Najafi

Forex Basics

2026-01-07

What is a Lot in Forex? Lot Sizes and Position Size Simply Explained

Uncover the impact of standard, mini, and micro lots on your profits and learn to calculate the perfect trade size.

Read More
forex

Mehran Najafi

Instruments

2026-01-06

What is Forex leverage? The Complete Guide to Trading with Leverage

We explain what is CFD trading, risks, costs, and how to profit from price movements without owning the asset

Read More
forex

Mehran Najafi

Forex Basics

2026-01-05

Financial Markets Explained: Types, Functions & Trading Strategies

Master financial markets. Explore types like stocks and forex, their functions, and essential steps to start trading.

Read More
forex

Mehran Najafi

Forex Basics

2026-01-07

What is a Lot in Forex? Lot Sizes and Position Size Simply Explained

Uncover the impact of standard, mini, and micro lots on your profits and learn to calculate the perfect trade size.

Read More
forex

Mehran Najafi

Instruments

2026-01-06

What is Forex leverage? The Complete Guide to Trading with Leverage

We explain what is CFD trading, risks, costs, and how to profit from price movements without owning the asset

Read More
forex

Mehran Najafi

Forex Basics

2026-01-05

Financial Markets Explained: Types, Functions & Trading Strategies

Master financial markets. Explore types like stocks and forex, their functions, and essential steps to start trading.

Read More