In this lesson, you will get a better understanding of account balance and equity, and what these terms mean in the trading context. You will also see the importance of monitoring these values to assess your financial health and trading performance. You will learn to distinguish the difference between your current balance and the overall equity of your portfolio, and how different market conditions can affect these values.

You will also explore the difference between realized and unrealized gains and losses. Our platform provides detailed tracking of all of your trades and positions, and allows you to monitor all financial transactions in real time. You will learn how to use these tools to gain a more in depth understanding of your trading performance.