
Frequently Asked Questions
Quickly learn about common issues such as platform usage, account management, and trading rules to help you easily start your trading journey.
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What is the difference between Fortex 7 and MT4?
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The icon is clear and simple, the account position display information is relatively clear and concise, and it is relatively easy to use. The most direct thing is that there is no need to install software, and it can be run directly on the web page, and transactions can be made anytime, anywhere with the Internet .
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How can I make money through foreign exchange trading?
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The general way to make money is to buy low and sell high or sell high and buy low. Because leverage is provided, you can participate in the foreign exchange trading market with less money and earn more profits.
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Is forex a fair market?
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Foreign exchange is considered the fairest and most transparent market on Earth, primarily because the large number of market participants, the sheer size of the market, and the volume of transactions mean that no single country or bank can completely control the direction of the currency.
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Where is the forex market?
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The foreign exchange market has no fixed place and belongs to over-the-counter transactions. Unlike futures and stocks, it is not traded on an exchange. Instead, it is a non-counter transaction between banks, governments, hedge funds or private investors, usually through electronic communication, which can be traded 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
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Who are the main players in the forex market?
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The participants in the foreign exchange market were primarily central banks, commercial banks, and investment banks, but in recent years, the development of the internet has significantly increased the number of participants. Now, participants in foreign exchange trading also include large multinational corporations, fund managers, registered dealers, currency brokerage firms, and private investors.
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When does the forex market open and close?
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The foreign exchange market is a 24-hour market, moving daily from Wellington, New Zealand to every financial center in the world. Most forex trading takes place in Tokyo, London, and New York. The forex market opens at 10:00 PM GMT on Sundays and closes at 10:00 PM GMT on Fridays.
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What drives the constant fluctuations in foreign exchange rates?
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Various fundamental and technical factors can cause exchange rate fluctuations. Generally, the most common factors influencing exchange rate fluctuations are interest rates, inflation, and political stability. Sometimes, governments may sell or buy a currency in the open market to influence its value in order to meet domestic economic development needs. This is called open market operations, which may have some impact on currency movements in the short term. However, due to the diversity and large scale of participants in the foreign exchange market, there are no factors that can permanently influence the foreign exchange market to move in a single direction.
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How can I control risk in forex trading?
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There are many risk management strategies for controlling risk in forex trading. Among the most commonly used are stop-loss and limit orders. Stop-loss orders can be set directly on the platform, allowing you to mitigate large-scale risks by setting a loss limit you can tolerate. Limit orders are executed in the same way as stop-loss orders, but can be set at higher prices.
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What are some trading strategies when trading forex?
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Forex traders typically employ either technical or fundamental analysis strategies. Technical analysis has gained increasing popularity in recent years, with traders using trend lines, support lines, and resistance lines to make short-term or medium-term trades. Others trade by interpreting economic information, such as news, government reports, economic data, and even certain rumors. Still other speculators are interested in unexpected events beyond fundamentals and policy. These events, such as central bank intervention, interest rate changes, political events, and even wars, can significantly impact market movements, and seizing these opportunities can yield substantial profits.
