Glossary

Contract size

How many units of a market one standard lot represents, for example 100 ounces of gold.

Contract size turns price moves into money. With 100 ounces per lot, a $1.00 move in gold is $100 per lot and $1 per 0.01 lot. Brokers can differ, so check the specification in your platform before you calculate anything.

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