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To be a successful trader, knowledge, skill and a bit of luck are only half the battle – it is also necessary to have a trading platform which is responsive and easy to navigate around. However with so many different platforms on the market it can be difficult to decide which one to pick.
Many of the platforms are similar and the ultimate choice is a matter of personal preference but there are some which seem to be more popular than others with traders in the currency market.
Etoro takes an innovative approach and its platform is frequently picked by new traders as it includes helpful guides which are open to everyone and not restricted to elite customers. It offers the facility to access your account either via a webtrader application or a mobile version, compatible with iPhones, Ipads, Blackberry and other smartphones for on the go trading.
However, one of the functions which makes eToro stand out from the crowd is its social trading network. This allows users to see strategies other traders are using and copy their moves at no cost. This particular facility is especially useful for novices learning the market as it maximizes exposure to trading practices without having to shell out money.
One of the more established and biggest brokers around, AVA FX, also offers much-lauded trading platforms. Again, the trader is provided with a choice of options on how to trade with web-based, downloadable or mobile platforms available for every user. AVA has also considered the different types of trader and the features each might be looking for in a platform and as such, has developed one platform with professional or very experienced traders in mind, with a different one designed to help novice or less established traders.
Whilst AVA does not offer a true social networking trading option like eToro, there is the facility to get help from support groups as well as access a s-called `mirror trading` function, which again helps newer traders to get more experience from seeing what the top performers in the market are doing.
UFXBank offer a different trading platform, a version of the Paragon FX web system, which has won acclaim from traders despite being a relative newcomer into the market. Just like some of the more established brands, the platform has real time live news feeds and charting options as well as a3 second price freeze during trading, a real bonus in volatile trading conditions. Another helpful extra is that it is possible to chat online to the broker via their website, so no need to have to wait for a reply to an email or hang on the telephone.
The above three are just a snapshot of some of the most popular platforms being used by traders at the moment but there are many more available which are equally as good. Simple factors such as colour can make a big difference to how tired your eyes can get looking at the screen for long period so picking a calm and neutral background can make a surprising difference. Obviously key are factors such as a forex news feed being incorporated as well as good charting options. In reality, it is difficult to know what the best platform is for you until you use it so a good strategy to adopt is signing up for a dummy account first so you can decide whether you like it before going live.
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