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Trading and investment terms seem clear at first glance, but their actual meaning only unfolds in context. A precise explanation of terms helps not only to know concepts, but also to classify them correctly. It provides orientation, reduces misunderstandings and enables users to better understand the relationships between risk, capital and decisions. Particularly in the margin context, conceptual clarity determines whether a situation is interpreted correctly or misjudged.
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Unrealized P/L (floating P/L) refers to the current, as yet unrealized profit or loss from open positions. The value changes continuously with market developments and has a direct effect on equity, but not on the balance. The floating P/L is only realized when a position is closed. 

Example / association: A trader opens a position with a stake of €1,000. The market moves against him, the position currently stands at € -350. → The floating P/L is -350 €. The balance remains unchanged, while the equity is reduced accordingly.

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Free margin refers to the freely available portion of equity that is not tied up as margin. It determines whether and to what extent new positions can be opened or existing positions expanded. If the free margin falls to zero, there is no more room for maneuver.

Example / association: A trading account has equity of €8,000. Of this, €5,500 is tied up as used margin. → The free margin is € 2,500. If the equity continues to fall due to losses, the free margin is also automatically reduced - even without opening new trades.

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In real trading, concepts have an operational rather than a theoretical effect. Whether balance, equity or margin - every concept has direct consequences for scope for action, risk and possible intervention by the broker. Explanations of terms are therefore not an academic accessory, but an instrument for risk control. Those who misunderstand terms not only make poor decisions, but often systematically underestimate the actual exposure of their own account.

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