Essentials Flashcards
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How does risk management differ between binary options and traditional stock trading?
Answer: Binary loss per trade is capped at the stake but cannot be reduced by a stop-loss
In binaries the maximum loss is the fixed stake, but you cannot exit partway with a stop-loss as in stocks.
Why is position sizing critical when trading binary options?
Answer: Each losing trade forfeits 100% of the amount staked
Since a loss costs the entire stake, sizing each trade small protects the overall account.
What is the main appeal that attracts beginners to binary options?
Answer: Simple yes/no outcomes and known risk per trade
Their simplicity and clearly defined risk per trade make them appealing to newcomers.
If a binary pays 70% on wins and you lose the full stake on losses, what win rate is roughly needed to break even?
Answer: About 59%
Break-even requires winning roughly 1/(1+0.70) ≈ 59% of trades to offset full-stake losses.
What does emotional or impulsive trading tend to cause in binary options?
Answer: Overtrading and rapid account depletion
Impulsive, emotion-driven trades lead to overtrading that quickly drains the account.
Why is a demo account useful before trading binaries with real money?
Answer: It lets a trader practice strategy without financial risk
A demo account allows risk-free practice to test strategies before committing real funds.
Which statement about binary options expiry times is accurate?
Answer: They can range from seconds to weeks depending on the contract
Binary expiries vary widely, from very short-term (seconds or minutes) to longer-dated contracts.