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    Forex backtesting

    Are there any Forex backtesting software that is FREE ... I know about Forex Tester 3 but it's a bit out of my budget at the moment.
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    Automated rules

    Hey all, I have never worked with Automated Trading but just wanted to know if it is possible to get the system (I use AT Pro with City Index) to give you an "ALERT" if your entry rules are met and if so: - where is that done? - how is that done? - how do you attribute it to say a forex pair...
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    Spreadex reviews

    Anyone use SPREADEX and can comment on them? Anywhere where we can check on some reviews? Any (better) alternative sites - for SB?
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    UK Tax and Spread Betting

    Hi All, I am new to the UK and also to Market Spread Betting but I have heard that this is considered as "gambling" by the UK Tax Revenue and as such you are not liable for tax on your profits - is that correct? If so: - How do you then declare your potential profits as part of Spread Betting...
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    Why can you not open a short position?

    Thanks for the help guys ... may have just been a glitch in the martix :)
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    MT5 queries

    I have been trying to get MT5 to work on my PC but have some questions regarding the software: - Can MT5 only be used for Forex or can it be used for other things too? - Is it possible to get a full working version of MT5 to learn to trade on (like a Demo account)? - How do you load custom...
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    Why can you not open a short position?

    it was TESLA (Nasdaq) ... I am on a Demo account so what just trying to see how easy/difficult it was to "jump onto" a declining stock - TESLA had a sharp sell-off in early trade today
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    Why can you not open a short position?

    Why not? I thought all spreads could be taken as LONG and SHORT .... how would you know?
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    Why can you not open a short position?

    ... sorry, I am new to this ... don't understand what "bucket shops" are
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    Why can you not open a short position?

    Hi All, I am currently learning my way around a demo account at Citi Index and while doing some spread bets, I was greated by this statement: Sorry, your trade was declined: Reason: Instruction processing has resulted in a Red Card. Please check details. Order: Cannot open a new short position...
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    NEWBIE Question: What does the volume show

    Thanks for the help :)
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    NEWBIE Question: What does the volume show

    Sure, it's the little graphic (see attached) I use trading view online charting software.
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    NEWBIE Question: What does the volume show

    Hi All, Another silly question ... but I have to learn somewhere.:cheesy: I assume all charting software is very similar but if not please excuse my ignorance. On the chart, just below the indice/trade name there is some info for VOLUME. I know that it show the volume traded for the specific...
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    BASICS: Spread betting

    a few other things I have been thinking about: (1) is it possible to leave an account without any active trade and just leave it dormant for a while - it may sound like a strange question but I sometimes go do volunteer work in remote parts of Africa where there is no signal for wifi or mobile...
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    BASICS: Spread betting

    thanks for the info gents ... will do some more investigating. Appreciate the help.
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