Thursday, February 8, 2018

BEST TRADING PLATFORM

FXCM GROUP PRESS RELEASES

Featured Platforms

FXCM is an award-winning brokerage firm specialising in the provision of forex market access. Service to more than 130,000 active trading accounts and £2.8 trillion in annual trading volume have made FXCM an industry leader.
Four unique software trading platforms are available to customers interested in forex and CFD trading. MetaTrader 4 (MT4)NinjaTraderTrading Station and ZuluTrade offer individuals unique functionality coupled with FXCM’s superior trade execution.
The platforms supported by FXCM cater to the needs of the individual trader, regardless of experience level or trading style:
Featured Platforms
Trading Station:
Trading Station is FXCM’s proprietary platform, and it includes multiple order types, advanced charting applications and a selection of preloaded indicators. Options for trade automation and strategy development are available, featuring backtesting and optimization capabilities. Market access through Trading Station is available via download, web or mobile device.
NinjaTrader:
NinjaTrader supports access to forex, futures and equities markets. The platform specialises in custom system development through provision of their standardised Strategy Builder and proprietary NinjaScript programming language. For live trading, the Market Analyser is a fully customisable spreadsheet updated in real-time. After the trading session, the Market Replay function allows traders to revisit the market and practice trade execution and management.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4):
MT4 is an industry leading platform, supporting market access for forex, futures and CFDs. Interactive charts, multiple order types and advanced analytics make MT4 one of the most popular platforms for forex. With the availability of 30 built-in indicators in addition to more than 2,000 free custom indicators and 700 for purchase, MT4 includes an abundance of technical tools. FXCM offers MT4 users free Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting as well as programming services for trade automation via the Expert Advisors application.
ZuluTrade:
ZuluTrade is a “peer-to-peer” platform that caters to individuals looking to adopt an automated approach. It offers subscription options to custom-built strategies developed by independent traders around the globe. Hundreds of strategies are available, as well as a sorting function and risk management application.
 

THANK YOU FOR VISITING FXCM.

We invite you to visit www.fxcm.com/markets which offers:
  • Low Spreads on MetaTrader 4 and Trading Station
  • Up to 400:1 Leverage
  • ~3% Interest Bearing Accounts
  • Accounts Starting as low as $50 (USD)

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

TRADING PLATFORM

BREAKING DOWN 'Trading Platform'

A trading platform is the software that allows investors and traders to place trades and monitor accounts through financial intermediaries. Often times, trading platforms will  come bundled with other features, such as real-time quotes, charting tools, news feeds, and even premium research. Platforms may also be specifically tailored to specific markets, such as stocks, currencies, options, or futures markets.
When deciding between trading platforms, traders and investors should consider both the fees involved and features available. Day traders and other short-term traders may require features like Level II quotes and market maker depth charts to assist in decision-making, while options traders may need tools that are specifically designed to visualize options strategies. Lower fees are always preferable, but there may be a tradeoff to consider.
Some trading platforms may be agnostic to a specific intermediary or broker, while other trading platforms are only available when working with a particular intermediary or broker. As a result, investors should also consider the reputation of the intermediary or broker before committing to a specific trading platform to execute trades and manage their accounts.
Finally, trading platforms may have specific requirements to qualify to use them. For example, day trading platforms may require that traders have at least $25,000 in equity in their accounts and be approved for margin trading, while options platforms may require approval to trade various types of options before being able to use the trading platform.


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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

STOCK BROKERS

5 Top Online Stock Brokers

Investors should know the best online brokers to trade with. Some online stock brokers are known for their award-winning customer service while others are known for inexpensive stock trades or powerful trading tools. This guide will highlight some of the best brokers available today with tips and advice for choosing a broker.
Here are the online brokers that offer investors the most value for their portfolios.

1. TD Ameritrade

The #1 ranked broker for trading.
Stock Trades: $6.95 | Option Trades: $6.95 + $0.75 per contract | Minimum Deposit: $0
Current Offer: Trade free for 60 days + Get up to $600
TD Ameritrade was ranked #1 Online Broker 2017 by StockBrokers.com* with its $6.95 stock trades. Its platforms (thinkorswim was #1 desktop platform), tools, mobile apps (#1 for mobile trading), research (top 5 finisher), customer service (#1 for phone support), and education (#1) are all award winning. Full review.

BEST WAY OF TRADING

Trading Platform

What is a 'Trading Platform'

A trading platform is a software through which investors and traders can open, close and manage market positions through a financial intermediary. Trading platforms are frequently offered by brokers either for free or at a discount rate in exchange for maintaining a funded account and/or making a specified number of trades per month.

BREAKING DOWN 'Trading Platform'

A trading platform is the software that allows investors and traders to place trades and monitor accounts through financial intermediaries. Often times, trading platforms will  come bundled with other features, such as real-time quotes, charting tools, news feeds, and even premium research. Platforms may also be specifically tailored to specific markets, such as stocks, currencies, options, or futures markets.
When deciding between trading platforms, traders and investors should consider both the fees involved and features available. Day traders and other short-term traders may require features like Level II quotes and market maker depth charts to assist in decision-making, while options traders may need tools that are specifically designed to visualize options strategies. Lower fees are always preferable, but there may be a tradeoff to consider.
Some trading platforms may be agnostic to a specific intermediary or broker, while other trading platforms are only available when working with a particular intermediary or broker. As a result, investors should also consider the reputation of the intermediary or broker before committing to a specific trading platform to execute trades and manage their accounts.
Finally, trading platforms may have specific requirements to qualify to use them. For example, day trading platforms may require that traders have at least $25,000 in equity in their accounts and be approved for margin trading, while options platforms may require approval to trade various types of options before being able to use the trading platform.


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