The Bid-Ask Spread Explained: A Guide for OANDA Traders
The video walks viewers through the bid‑ask spread, explaining how OANDA publishes transparent, real‑time spread data for every instrument. It shows that spread size varies with market liquidity—high‑volume pairs like EUR/USD trade at around 0.2 pips, while less liquid pairs such as NZD/JPY can sit at 2.4 pips. OANDA’s online spread‑cost calculator lets traders input lot size and account type to see the exact dollar cost, e.g., roughly $8 for a standard 100,000‑unit EUR/USD trade. The presenter highlights daily spikes around 5‑7 p.m. Eastern time, when the New York session ends and the Asian session begins, causing spreads to widen across most pairs. Historical spread charts and the spread‑stability tool illustrate that 50 % of the time spreads stay at the quoted level or better, giving traders a statistical view of expected costs. By leveraging these tools, traders can schedule entries during tight‑spread sessions, budget transaction costs, and avoid unexpected slippage, ultimately improving profitability and risk management.
Fix Your TradingView Charts: Finding the Right OANDA Forex Pairs
The video walks viewers through fixing TradingView charts so they display the correct OANDA‑offered forex pairs. It begins with a quick reminder on how to log into an OANDA brokerage account from TradingView’s account manager located in the platform’s lower‑left...
Understanding the Forex FIFO Rule: Advanced Strategies for US Traders
The video explains the U.S. National Futures Association’s FIFO (first‑in‑first‑out) rule, NFA 2‑43B, which mandates that traders close the oldest open position of a given size before any newer ones. This regulation applies to all U.S. forex brokers and is...
Mastering Trailing Stop Losses with OANDA
The video walks viewers through configuring a trailing stop‑loss directly within the OANDA mobile app, using a short GBP/USD trade as a live demonstration. It shows how traders can access the trade via the Portfolio tab, tap Modify, and select...
Energy Shock Vs. The Fed: This Week’s US CPI Data Release Is Massive.
The video centers on the upcoming U.S. consumer‑price index (CPI) release, which is poised to become the week’s headline economic event amid an escalating Middle‑East war. Analysts cite LSEG data projecting a 3.3% year‑over‑year increase, a sharp jump from February’s...
Jobs Data Back to the Fore as Rate Hike Bets Rise. Will the US Dollar Continue Its Advance?
The video highlights the US dollar’s renewed offensive amid heightened expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes, with the upcoming U.S. jobs report positioned as a pivotal catalyst. LSEG data shows markets now pricing in at least one more rate increase, while...
Middle East Tensions to Overshadow Data Releases as Haven Flows Remain Strong
The video focuses on how escalating Middle East tensions are driving safe‑haven demand, propelling the U.S. dollar to its strongest weekly gains. Strikes on Iran’s capital and oil storage sites, coupled with the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz—through...