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Trade size answers a simple question: how much is being bought or sold? It may be shown as shares, contracts, currency units, or lots, depending on the market. Buying 200 shares gives a trade size of 200 shares. In forex, one standard lot is commonly equal to 100,000 units of the base currency, although smaller lot sizes are available. Trade size affects how strongly a price movement changes the position’s profit or loss. A one-dollar move has a much larger financial effect on 1,000 shares than on ten. The term describes quantity, not the amount of risk by itself.
Disclaimer: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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