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Analysis, education and company news from our Dubai desk — practical reading for anyone trading Forex, indices and commodities.
Why Is My Forex Order Showing “Insufficient Funds”?
You deposit money into a forex trading account, identify an opportunity and attempt to open a position. Instead of executing the trade, MT5 rejects it because of insufficient funds.
Free Margin vs Margin in Forex: What Is the Difference?
When traders first open MetaTrader 5, Margin and Free Margin can appear to mean almost the same thing. They don't. Understanding the difference is fundamental to responsible leveraged trading.
How Are Forex Swaps Calculated?
A trader opens EUR/USD in the morning and keeps the position open overnight. The next day, an additional account adjustment appears. This may relate to swap or overnight financing, depending on the product and account conditions.
What Is Margin Level in MT5? A Simple Guide for Forex Traders
In essence, MT5's margin level serves as a warning indicator for leveraged trading. This figure becomes increasingly significant as your exposure increases in relation to your equity. You can avoid treating available leverage as available capital and make smarter position-sizing decisions by knowing your margin amount before trading.
What Really Moves the Forex and Commodity Markets? A Guide for UAE Traders
Forex and commodity markets move every day, but the reasons behind those movements are not always obvious.
AED to USD Peg Explained: What It Means for Forex Traders in the UAE
A currency peg is a monetary arrangement under which a central bank seeks to keep its currency at or near a stated value against another currency.
How Is Forex Lot Size Calculated?
One of the most important decisions in forex trading happens before you click Buy or Sell. It is deciding how large your position should be. This is known as position sizing or determining your forex lot size.
CMA (SCA) Regulation Explained: What It Means for Forex Traders in Dubai
The UAE transitioned from the SCA to the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in January 2026. CMA regulates onshore forex and CFD brokers, while DFSA separately oversees firms in DIFC. Traders should verify the broker’s exact legal entity and license rather than relying on a Dubai address or marketing claims. CMA-regulated brokers generally have leverage limits and must segregate client funds, but no UAE-wide investor compensation scheme currently exists.
Forex Margin & Leverage: Complete UAE Trader's Guide
Forex margin and leverage are two of the most important concepts to understand before trading currencies, gold, indices or other leveraged instruments. They determine how much market exposure a trader can control, how much capital is required to support an open position, and how quickly account equity can change when the market moves. For anyone learning forex trading in the UAE, understanding margin and leverage is essential because these concepts directly affect position size, available funds
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