// TRADING TERMINOLOGY

What is Long Position?

Buying an asset with the expectation that its value will increase.

In-Depth Explanation

When you "go long," you profit if the price rises and lose if the price falls. In spread betting, this is known as "buying" the market.

"A trader goes long on GBP/USD at 1.2500, hoping to sell it later at 1.2600."

Selling an asset (or a contract) with the expectation that its value will decrease.

A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise.

A market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall.

The ease with which an asset can be bought or sold without affecting its price.

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