Learn how to place your first trade in the financial markets with our MT4 trading simulator tool for beginners.
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Welcome to the MT4 trading simulator!
Learn a few of the basic features of MT4 and how to place a simple trade. With our step-by-step guide, even beginners can quickly start their trading journey.
1. The trading tab!
The trade tab is located in the bottom of the MT4 Metatrader panel. This is where you can view and manage your open trades. It displays important information about each trade, such as the instrument, volume, entry and exit prices, and profit or loss.
2. The Market Watch Panel
The Market Watch panel provides a real-time view of the various markets available for trading. The current bid, ask prices, spread and time information for each market is displayed. You are also able to easily monitor your favourite market and create custom watches.
Click on the Market Watch Panel (this will be a right click on your platform)
2. The Market Watch Panel
Now click on ‘Chart Window’ to open a chart.
3. Chart Display
The chart displays the price on the vertical axis and the time on the horizontal axis. As the price of an instrument changes in real-time, the chart moving price will reflect those changes by updating the price movement on the chart. By analysing the chart moving price, you can identify potential trading opportunities and make informed trading decisions based on the current marketing conditions.
4. Buy and Sell Buttons
The buy and sell buttons in the MT4 Metatrader panel are used to place orders to buy or sell a specific market. These are essential tools for executing trades quickly and easily in response to changing market conditions. Traders can use these buttons to take advantage of potential trading opportunities and manage their risk by setting stop loss and take profit levels.
4. Buy and Sell Buttons
Click on the ‘Buy’ button to place a fake order.
5. Your order
Your order will then be displayed here.
5. Your order
When you hover over your order, an ‘X’ icon will appear. This button allows you to close a trade.
Now, click on the ‘X’ icon located on the right-hand side of the chart window to close your fake trade.
6. The History Tab
The history tab in the MT4 Metatrader panel is located in the bottom left of the window. This tab provides you with a detailed record of your past trades. It displays information about each trade, including the instrument, volume, entry, and exit prices, profit or loss, and time stamp. By reviewing your trading history, you can analyse your past performance, identify patterns and trends, and make informed decisions about your future trades.
Congratulations, you have completed the MT4 Metatrader tutorial!
If you would like to learn more about trading, sign up/login to How To Trade below or open a free Switch Markets demo account by clicking below.
Welcome to the MT4 trading simulator!
Learn a few of the basic features of MT4 and how to place a simple trade. With our step-by-step guide, even beginners can quickly start their trading journey.
1. The trading tab!
The trade tab is located in the bottom of the MT4 Metatrader panel. This is where you can view and manage your open trades. It displays important information about each trade, such as the instrument, volume, entry and exit prices, and profit or loss.
2. The Market Watch Panel
The Market Watch panel provides a real-time view of the various markets available for trading. The current bid, ask prices, spread and time information for each market is displayed. You are also able to easily monitor your favourite market and create custom watches.
Click on the Market Watch Panel (this will be a right click on your platform)
2. The Market Watch Panel
Now click on ‘Chart Window’ to open a chart.
3. Chart Display
The chart displays the price on the vertical axis and the time on the horizontal axis. As the price of an instrument changes in real-time, the chart moving price will reflect those changes by updating the price movement on the chart. By analysing the chart moving price, you can identify potential trading opportunities and make informed trading decisions based on the current marketing conditions.
4. Buy and Sell Buttons
The buy and sell buttons in the MT4 Metatrader panel are used to place orders to buy or sell a specific market. These are essential tools for executing trades quickly and easily in response to changing market conditions. Traders can use these buttons to take advantage of potential trading opportunities and manage their risk by setting stop loss and take profit levels.
4. Buy and Sell Buttons
Click on the ‘Buy’ button to place a fake order.
5. Your order
Your order will then be displayed here.
5. Your order
When you hover over your order, an ‘X’ icon will appear. This button allows you to close a trade.
Now, click on the ‘X’ icon located on the right-hand side of the chart window to close your fake trade.
6. The History Tab
The history tab in the MT4 Metatrader panel is located in the bottom left of the window. This tab provides you with a detailed record of your past trades. It displays information about each trade, including the instrument, volume, entry, and exit prices, profit or loss, and time stamp. By reviewing your trading history, you can analyse your past performance, identify patterns and trends, and make informed decisions about your future trades.
Congratulations, you have completed the MT4 Metatrader tutorial!
If you would like to learn more about trading, sign up/login to How To Trade below or open a free Switch Markets demo account.
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