Understanding trading volume can help you make quick and informed decisions when trading. It enables you to set and reach your trading goals, plus achieve your Exness Premier status. Knowing how to figure out the trading volume is quite important in trading as it's used in other crucial calculations like margin and pip value.
In simple terms, trading volume (TV) refers to the amount of base currency a trader is trading. It is calculated using the following formula:
Trading volume (TV) = Number of lots x contract size
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Example 1 An order to Buy 3 lots EURUSD. TV = 3 x 100 000 EUR = 300 000 EUR |
Example 2 An order to Sell 3 lots UKOIL. TV = 3 x 1 000 BBL |
Note: Trading volume is always calculated in the base currency.
Lot and contract size
Lot refers to the standard unit size of a transaction. A standard lot is typically equal to 100 000 units of the base currency (depending on the instrument).
The several lot types available include:
- Standard lot: 1 lot = 100 000 units
- Mini lot: 0.1 lot = 10 000 units
- Micro lot: 0.01 lot = 1 000 units
- Nano lot: 0.001 lot = 100 units
Contract size is a fixed value which denotes the amount of base currency in 1 lot. It varies based on the trading instrument.
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*For cryptocurrencies, the contract size can vary based on the instrument. Read our article on trading instruments for more information.
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Applications
Let us take a look at a few instances where calculating TV can come in handy:
Premier Program
The trading volume determines which Premier Program clients qualify for, either Premier Preferred, Premier Elite, or Premier Signature.
Exness VPS
Exness VPS requires meeting criteria on overall account balance and/or total trading volume. The specific eligibility criteria and requirements that apply can be found in your Personal Area; log into your PA (Open Settings then the Virtual Private Server tab) to confirm these criteria.
Partnership
Your referred client’s trading volume (as a total of both opening and closing) is calculated and used as one of the main qualification criteria to apply for various partner-level upgrades such as Advanced Partner and Introducing Broker. Additionally, the TV for your referred clients is calculated to check if you are eligible for prizesunder the Partner Loyalty Program.