What Drives Currency Prices?

About Course

The purpose of Module 36121003 – KM-05: What Drives Currency Prices? is to equip traders with a systematic framework for analyzing forex market movements by decoding the fundamental, technical, and sentiment forces behind exchange rates.

Module Code: 36121003 -KM-05

Curriculum Code: 36121003

Qualification Title: Leverage, Margin and Lot sizes explained

Physical Requirements the Learner

The provider must have lesson plans and structured learning material or provide learners with access to structured learning material that addresses all the topics in all the knowledge modules as well as the applied knowledge in the practical skills.
QCTO/BANKSETA requirements

Human Resource Requirements

Lecturer/Learner ratio of 1:40 (Maximum)
Qualification of the lecturer:
Assessor and moderators: accredited with QCTO/Bankseta

Legal Requirements

Legal (product) trading licences software ?
OHS Compliance certificate

Topic Elements To Be Covered Include:

The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

KM-05-KT01 : The concept of leverage and its effects.

KM-05-KT02: The role of margin in trading.

KM-05-KT03: The different lot sizes in forex trading and their impact.

KM-05-KT04: The integration of leverage, margin, and lot sizing in risk management.

KM-05-KT05: The practical application of trade calculations

Course Content

KM-05-KT01: The concepts of Leverage and its effects
Topics Elements to be covered include: KT 0101 – Definition and Mechanics of Leverage KT 0102 – The Double-Edged Sword: Magnifying Profits and Losses: KT 0103 – The Criticality of Risk Management with Leverage

KT 0101 – Definition and Mechanics of Leverage
KT 0102 – The Double-Edged Sword: Magnifying Profits and Losses
KT 0103 – The Criticality of Risk Management with Leverage

KM-05-KT02: The role of margin in trading
Topic elements to be covered include: KT 0201 – Margin as a Security Deposit KT 0202 – Calculation of Margin Requirement KT 0203 – Understanding Margin Calls and Stop-Out Levels

KM-05-KT03: The different lot sizes in forex and their impact
Topic elements to be covered include • KT 0301 – Standardization of Trade Size with Lots • KT 0302 – Types of Lots and Their Specifications • KT 0303 – The Direct Impact of Lot Size on Risk and Reward

KM-05-KT04: The integration of leverage, margin and lot sizing in risk management
Topic elements to be covered include KT 0401 – The Interdependent Relationship KT 0402 – Calculating Position Size Based on Risk Tolerance KT 0403 – How High Leverage Can Encourage Over-Sizing KT 0404 – A Holistic Risk Management Approach

KM-05-KT04: The Practical application of trade
• KT 0501 – Calculating Pip Value for Different Pairs and Lot Sizes • KT 0502 – Calculating Potential Profit and Loss (P&L) • KT 0503 – Calculating Required Margin for a Trade • KT 0504 – Calculating Position Size Based on Stop-Loss:

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About Course

Course Content

KM-05-KT01: The concepts of Leverage and its effects Topics Elements to be covered include: KT 0101 – Definition and Mechanics of Leverage KT 0102 – The Double-Edged Sword: Magnifying Profits and Losses: KT 0103 – The Criticality of Risk Management with Leverage

KT 0101 – Definition and Mechanics of Leverage

KT 0102 – The Double-Edged Sword: Magnifying Profits and Losses

KT 0103 – The Criticality of Risk Management with Leverage

KM-05-KT02: The role of margin in trading Topic elements to be covered include: KT 0201 – Margin as a Security Deposit KT 0202 – Calculation of Margin Requirement KT 0203 – Understanding Margin Calls and Stop-Out Levels

KT 0201 – Margin as a Security Deposit

KT 0202 – Calculation of Margin Requirement

KT 0203 – Understanding Margin Calls and Stop-Out Levels

KM-05-KT03: The different lot sizes in forex and their impact Topic elements to be covered include • KT 0301 – Standardization of Trade Size with Lots • KT 0302 – Types of Lots and Their Specifications • KT 0303 – The Direct Impact of Lot Size on Risk and Reward

KT 0301 – Standardization of Trade Size with Lots

KT 0302 – Types of Lots and Their Specifications

KT 0303 – The Direct Impact of Lot Size on Risk and Reward

KT 0401 – The Interdependent Relationship

KT 0402 – Calculating Position Size Based on Risk Tolerance

KT 0403 – How High Leverage Can Encourage Over-Sizing

KT 0404 – A Holistic Risk Management Approach

KM-05-KT04: The Practical application of trade • KT 0501 – Calculating Pip Value for Different Pairs and Lot Sizes • KT 0502 – Calculating Potential Profit and Loss (P&L) • KT 0503 – Calculating Required Margin for a Trade • KT 0504 – Calculating Position Size Based on Stop-Loss:

KT 0501 – Calculating Pip Value for Different Pairs and Lot Sizes

KT 0502 – Calculating Potential Profit and Loss (P&L)

KT 0503 – Calculating Required Margin for a Trade

KT 0504 – Calculating Position Size Based on Stop-Loss:

Student Ratings & Reviews

KM-05-KT01: The concepts of Leverage and its effects
Topics Elements to be covered include: KT 0101 – Definition and Mechanics of Leverage KT 0102 – The Double-Edged Sword: Magnifying Profits and Losses: KT 0103 – The Criticality of Risk Management with Leverage

KM-05-KT02: The role of margin in trading
Topic elements to be covered include: KT 0201 – Margin as a Security Deposit KT 0202 – Calculation of Margin Requirement KT 0203 – Understanding Margin Calls and Stop-Out Levels

KM-05-KT03: The different lot sizes in forex and their impact
Topic elements to be covered include • KT 0301 – Standardization of Trade Size with Lots • KT 0302 – Types of Lots and Their Specifications • KT 0303 – The Direct Impact of Lot Size on Risk and Reward

KM-05-KT04: The Practical application of trade
• KT 0501 – Calculating Pip Value for Different Pairs and Lot Sizes • KT 0502 – Calculating Potential Profit and Loss (P&L) • KT 0503 – Calculating Required Margin for a Trade • KT 0504 – Calculating Position Size Based on Stop-Loss: