Entry

In margin trading, such as foreign exchange (Forex), the act of opening a new position is called "entry," also known as "entering the market."

This article will explain in detail the meaning of entry.

What is Entry?

Definition

Entry is a term primarily used in margin trading, referring to the act of buying or selling an investment product (such as forex, stock indices, precious metals, etc.).

Sometimes, synonyms like "buying (or selling)" or "long position (or short position, or open position)" are used to express the same meaning.

The antonym of entry is "exit."

Forex trading starts with entry (entering the market) and ends with exit (exiting the market).

Usage of "Entry"

The term "entry" is not used in all financial investment fields.

Generally, it is mainly used in margin trading such as forex, but is not used in stock investing.

Forex (Forex Margin Trading)
Futures Trading
Options Trading

In stock investing, people would say "buy stocks" or "sell stocks" instead of using the term "entry."

Examples of Entry

Entry refers to the act of starting a trade itself, without distinguishing between buying or selling.

If you want to clearly specify buying, you can say "buying and entering the market."

The term "entry" can also be combined with other nouns, such as:

Term	Meaning
Entry Price	Refers to the price at which a position is entered
Timing of Entry	Refers to the timing of entering the market
Entry Rules	Refers to the rules or conditions for entering the market

Frequently Asked Questions About Entry

Here are some common questions about entry.

What is the difference between exit and entry?

Exit is the opposite of entry.

Exiting means to close an open position.

Summary: What is "Entry"?

Entry refers to initiating a trade in a financial product. It is mainly used in margin trading, but not in stock investing.

Forex trading starts with entry and ends with exit.