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Trading Systems Types

To trade forex online a trader needs to have a strategy and a trading style. In choosing the right style for himself, a trader must not only consider the time frame of each position, but also the degree of automation involved in each trading decision. Shall we be active in the market at all times, applying a model strictly with little improvisation, or will we trade on a discretionary basis, changing trade sizes, duration and risk controls in accordance with varying market conditions, and manually intervening when circumstances necessitate it? Or will we prefer a hybrid method attempting to combine the benefits of the two different approaches? By understanding how trading systems are classified, we can make the right choices about the suitable approach to trading strategies on the basis of our own requirements and personality.
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STP, ECN and DD Forex Brokers

DD — Dealing Desk — Forex brokers that operate (route orders) through the Dealing Desk and quote fixed spreads. A dealing desk broker makes money via spreads and by trading against its clients. A Dealing Desk Forex broker is called a Market Maker - they literally "make the market" for traders: when traders want to sell, they buy from them, when traders want to buy, they sell to them, e.g. they will always take the opposite side of the trade and in this way "create the market". A trader doesn't see the real market quotes, which allows Dealing Desk brokers (Market Makers) manipulate with their quotes where they need to in order to fill the client.
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Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.