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  • This topic has 5 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by AvatarJohn Moffat.
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  • April 11, 2015 at 9:46 pm #240958
    Avatarlunix
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    I got a bit confused – the course notes (page 96) state that the tick size is 0.0001 however the technical article (https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/student/acca-qual-student-journey/qual-resource/acca-qualification/p4/technical-articles/exchange-derivatives.html) states that the tick is 0.00001.

    Is my understanding right – it just depends on how exactly is the exchange rate given; if 4 decimal spaces then tick is 0.0001, if 5 decimal spaces then tick is 0.00001; it just depends and it is not one absolute value?

    Thank you very much for wonderful lectures!

    April 12, 2015 at 10:48 am #240999
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    For currency futures, one tick is 0.0001 (the smallest movement in the exchange rate). The article is a misprint.

    April 12, 2015 at 4:49 pm #241024
    Avatarlunix
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    Thank you for the explanation.

    April 13, 2015 at 6:43 am #241065
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    You are welcome 🙂

    April 13, 2015 at 12:51 pm #241135
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    However, in case of JPY futures, the tick size is 0,000001 (not 0,0001).

    Am I correct?

    April 14, 2015 at 7:03 am #241225
    AvatarJohn Moffat
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    Ooops – yes you are correct. Yen are quoted differently than $’s and Euros.

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