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Average True Range Indicator (ATR) | Adjusting Position Size by Volatility

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Position sizing is an important component of trading. When considering what size of position to take, you should be aware of how much each market tends to fluctuate. This video explains how you can attempt to normalise your notional risk by adjusting for volatility rates of different markets. It also looks at how to use the Average True Range indicator (ATR) with Trading 212’s web app. Test and practice your strategies in real market conditions with virtual money. Learn to trade and invest for free. – https://www.trading212.com/en/Practice-for-Free-GBP Download the free native mobile apps now: Trading 212 for iOS – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/trading-212/id566325832?mt=8 Trading 212 for Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avuscapital.trading212&hl=en-uk Subscribe | Select the […]

Units/Lots | Trading Terms

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Trading units (aka lots, aka position size) is one of those trading terms that seem simple but can be quite confusing for someone who’s just come into the trading world. The reason behind this is that different types of trading require different terminology to describe them. Forex and stocks have different predefined sizes for trading and switching between the two can cause some ambiguity. Trading expert David Jones is on deck to break down the explanation of what lots and units are to their smallest parts and make it simple for everyone who’s struggled with them. At Trading 212 we provide an execution only service. This video should not be […]