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Backtesting – the brokers who offer it

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Most brokers do not advertise “backtesting” as a headline feature, but many offer it through their platforms. Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingViewBacktesting: Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTraderBacktesting: Platforms: Next Generation, MT4Backtesting: Platforms: IG Trading Platform, ProRealTime, MT4Backtesting: Platforms: SaxoTraderGO, SaxoTraderPROBacktesting: Platforms:…

Backtesting: Does It Actually Work?

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Key thoughts Most people who trade the market imagine they’re future-proofing their ideas. They change indicators, tweak timeframes, sharpen signals, tighten stops – and somewhere between midnight and their third coffee, they end up convinced they’ve built the blueprint for…

Top 3 charts that traders use

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If you spend any time around active traders, you’ll notice the same three chart types: line charts, bar charts, and candlestick charts. Each chart presents the same underlying data – price over time – but with different levels of detail.…

How to choose an online broker

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Choosing a stockbroker is one of the first meaningful decisions an investor makes. It shapes how you interact with markets, how easily you can build a portfolio, how much friction you experience along the way, and how much of your…

Which shares should you day trade on the ASX?

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Day trading is a style of trading where a person opens and closes positions within the same trading day, aiming to profit from short-term price fluctuations rather than long-term trends. The trader leaves no exposure overnight (unless it’s part of…

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