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Closing a position

Foreign exchange transactions involve buying and selling currency. When a position is closed, it means that the trade has been completed and the currency has been exchanged. This is also known as "squaring up" the position. Essentially, it is the process of realizing the gains or losses from the trade. Closing a position is an important step in managing foreign exchange risk and should be carefully considered.

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