Guides
Forex trading guides
Short, factual explainers of the forex basics, in our own words. They describe how the market works, not what any broker offers: broker-specific numbers live only on our source-checked broker profiles.
What is a pip in forex?
The standard unit of price movement in forex, how it differs from points and pipettes, and how its value is worked out.
Forex leverage and margin explained
What a leverage ratio means, how required margin is calculated, and why higher leverage magnifies losses as well as gains.
MT4 vs MT5: what is the difference?
MetaTrader 4 and 5 compared: markets, order types, timeframes and programming language, and why both are still in use.
How to choose a forex broker
An evidence-first checklist: regulation, the entity serving you, real costs, platforms and funding — and how to verify each claim.