01 / What you'll learnBuy means opening a position that benefits if the quoted price rises, before costs.
BUYPrice up$2,600 → $2,620if price moves in the direction of the position
SELLPrice down$2,600 → $2,580if price moves in the direction of the position
Direction is only one part of an outcome; price, costs, and execution still matter.
06 / Explain it simplyWhat is Buy?
Buy means opening a position that benefits if the quoted price rises, before costs.
07 / Everyday exampleYou buy an item at $100 and it later has a quoted price of $105. The price moved up, but fees and the contract still matter.
08 / MT5 exampleIn MT5, Buy is one side of the order ticket. Check the symbol, volume, price, and account before sending.
DEMO ACCOUNTWhat is Buy?
Practice with Virtual money. No live order is required.
- 1Open your demo account
- 2Choose a symbol
- 3Open the order window
- 4Find the relevant field
- 5Enter a practice value
- 6Review before submitting
09 / Key takeaways- Buy describes direction, not a guaranteed result.
- Costs and execution affect the outcome.
- Use a demo while learning the order ticket.
10 / Common mistakeBelieving Buy means the price must rise immediately.
Mini quizWhat does Buy describe?
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