Why pip counts can mislead#
A pips result may ignore spread, fees, slippage, lot size, stop distance, leverage, and whether losing examples were included in the sample.
What to check first#
Check pair, timestamp, spread, execution assumptions, broker pressure, sample scope, screenshot completeness, and whether the claim avoids entries, exits, stop levels, and leverage instructions.
What not to infer#
Do not infer profitability, account impact, broker quality, position size, timing, or personal suitability from a pips label or screenshot.
Key principles#
Pips are not profit
Pip count does not show lot size, cost, slippage, or account risk.
Execution gap
The displayed pips may not match what a reader could execute.
No trade instruction
MarketPulse does not provide entries, exits, stops, targets, or lot sizes.