Lesson 3 · Beginner

What Is a Pip?

The standard unit of price movement and how its value is derived.

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Defining the unit

A pip is normally the fourth decimal place of a quote, or the second decimal place on yen pairs. It is a unit of movement, not of money.

The cash value of a pip depends on position size and the quote currency.

Key takeaways

  • 0.0001 on most pairs
  • 0.01 on yen pairs
  • Cash value depends on lot size

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