Measurement Units in Financial Markets
Every trader needs a shared language for talking about price movement, and this course delivers exactly that. Across three focused lessons, learners master the essential measurement units used across financial markets — pips in forex, ticks in commodities and indexes, and lots as the standard unit of trade size — building the vocabulary and calculation skills needed to size positions and manage risk with confidence.
Course curriculum
What is Pip ?
What is Pip ? (Article)
What is Pip ? (Quiz)
Requirements
Prerequisite Course: "Different types of Financial Markets"
Outcomes
Pip unit in Forex market
Tick unit is Stocks, Index and Commodity market,
Standard, mini, and micro lot sizes
Student Reviews
50 Reviews
Student Reviews
Sofia Wright
By far one of the most useful lessons so far. I now understand exactly how this affects my position sizing after covering What is Tick. Wish I had found this sooner.
Arjun Brooks
I finally feel like this topic clicked for me. This is the clearest explanation of How the Lots are defined I have come across anywhere. Short, sharp and to the point.
Anna Turner
The explanation of What is Tick using actual trade examples made the concept click instantly. The real-world examples really helped.
Fatima Young
This module stood out to me. Understanding What is Tick finally makes my trade sizing decisions make sense. The instructor explained it in a way that finally made sense.
Nathan Watson
To be fair, I wasn't expecting to get this much out of it. Understanding What is Tick finally makes my trade sizing decisions make sense. This cleared up a lot of confusion I had.
Kimberly Torres
This module stood out to me. The lesson on How the Lots are defined used numbers I could actually work through myself, very helpful. I replayed a couple of sections just to be sure I got it right.
Dorothy Nelson
Great course overall, support materials provided alongside the lessons were straightforward.
Sandra Foster
Coming from a non-finance background, this was easy to follow. The step-by-step breakdown of What is Tick was exactly what I needed. I finally understand something I've been confused about for years.
Edward Gutierrez
I'm impressed with this course, loved how well structured the content was, made a complex subject approachable. Support team was also responsive when I had questions.
Lisa Stewart
Really enjoyed this course, everything was easy to digest, I never felt lost or confused. A great starting point for anyone new to trading.
