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Alpha
Alpha measures the excess return of an investment relative to its benchmark, representing the value added by active management or skill.
ATR
Average True Range (ATR) measures market volatility by calculating the average of true ranges over a specified period, typically 14 days.
Beta
Beta measures a security's volatility relative to the overall market, where beta of 1 indicates movement in line with the market.
Bollinger Bands
Bollinger Bands are volatility bands placed above and below a moving average, typically set at 2 standard deviations from a 20-period SMA.
Breakeven
Breakeven in trading refers to moving your stop loss to your entry price after a trade moves into profit, eliminating the risk of loss on that position.
Breakout
A breakout occurs when price moves above resistance or below support with increased volume, signaling the start of a new trend or momentum move.
How to Track Your Forex Trades Effectively
Learn how to track forex trades using spreadsheets, apps, or manual methods. Covers what data to capture, tools to use, and review cadence.
How to Do a Weekly Forex Trade Review
A step-by-step weekly review process that turns your trade data into actionable insights. Review what worked and fix what didn't.
What to Include in Your Trading Journal
The complete checklist of what every forex trading journal should track. From basic trade data to psychology tags and session analysis.
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