Recent content by robbyd

Thanks for your answers - really naive here but what is dma?

I have just opened an account with IG Index. My trading strategy will be lots of trades, looking to make just a few points on each trade. I am not naïve enough to think I will win on all the trades, but I was hoping to make more wins than losses. Anyway, I am worried this is...

Thanks again for the tips - really appreciated. I guess the main lesson is dont hold overnight unless you are willing to take a hit sometime!

Thanks for the replies. I will only be betting on the FTSE and Gold, so I take it a large gap (say over 15) is not that likley on these markets?

I know this has been talked about a million times, but it the one thing that scares me. I understand that if the makrets move against you very quickly, a non-guaranteed stop loss might not work. However, I dont understand by how much it will miss eg on the FTSE if you put a normal stop at 5000...

Thanks for all your replies much appreciated

Does anyone know what the spreads are on this account (particularly on the FTSE and on gold). I know they are wider but was wondering by how much?

I am a newbie who has a demo account with paddy power trader. They seem ok but I have nothing to compare them too - has anyone used them before?

haha! it was a typo - I have edited now!

Does anyone know which SB companies have an app for the iphone (or can be easily accessed through it), anda ny experience using them? Thanks in advance...