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A few modifications that can make metatrader 5 a better platform

Over the last couple of years, there have been many trading platforms devised with different functionalities. Different platforms suit different traders. But one forex platform that has attracted many traders is the metatrader. It is one of the widely used trading platforms and offers features that not many other platforms offer. In spite if this, there are a few glitches in metatrader 5 that if over come, can make this platform even more suitable to using. Here are some of the places that require some changes.

 There must be extra columns that can be configured.  There must be a provision for displaying the profits in pips and USD at the same time. If there is a feature for closing all trades and deleting all orders, it can be really helpful. There should also be an option to execute the orders just by a click of the button. If metatrader 5 offers an option where in you can resize the window size, it will provide an easy way for switching between the windows.

 If the forex platform offers a feature that is similar to templates, it will make the work of the trader very easy. It will reduce a lot of work that was done manually previously. These templates will also reduce the scope of error as most things will be done automatically. The trading platforms should also have the option for creating the data logs so that if the data is lost for some reason, it can be recovered at a later stage. It should also have an option to save the data so that it can be referred later on.

 Another key area which requires some modifications is the charting systems. Charts form an integral part of the trader’s tools and an efficient charting can go a long way in helping the trader. Currently, metatrader 5 does not have the option to modify the charts to suit the trader’s requirements. For instance, currently you cannot change the grid colours of the charts as per your liking. If you want to change the colour, you have to reapply the templates. This needs to be changed. There should also be an option to convert to different timeframes. The user must be given the option to arrange the indicators and also to drag the indicators from one window to another. These features are currently not available in the metatrader 5 platform.

 These are some of the features that can make metatrader 5 platform a lot better and a lot user friendly. All though these features do not affect directly in your decision making process, but forex platform like these can certainly save time and thereby give more options to invest your time in some other tasks.

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Two forex trading platform functions you should have

The popularity of currency trading is increasing day by day. The traders can make huge profits with the help of trading software. The internet is completely full of online trading software with offers from various banks and brokerages across the world. You will see advertising banners and attractive websites every where on the internet to sell their trading platforms. To become successful in the currency trading it is very important to understand your platform and plan your needs. You should also follow the trades with discipline and conviction. But due to the increasing fame of online trading the quality of the trading software is degrading. 

More and more software are being introduced in the market. Some of these are actually beneficial like metatrader 4 but some will just give you fake promises but are just there to fool you. So selection of a right trading platform becomes very important for a profitable currency trading. The two functions that a trader must look for will selecting a forex trading platform is as follows: 

1. The first thing you should look for is accurate price feeds. You must not be aware of this but the data feeds that display the variable live prices on their trading platforms are many times not accurate. You must have also experienced this thing. Like for example you must have experienced huge price spikes of up to 500 pips within an hour. Certainly it’s a fault but many novice traders might not take it lightly. As they are beginners they will not understand this and may start panicking. 
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      Being a trader, you depend on your charts to make good trading decisions. How is it possible to make good trade if the charts show inaccurate prices for trading? This will happen with you quite frequently especially if you are using a demo trading account. Thus make sure that you check you’re trading platform correctly whether it has accurate price feeds or not as your success in currency trading depends on it. 
3. The second requirement you should look for is the graphical representation of profit targets and stops. As we fairly depend on the graphical representation of the historical price movements during our trading, it would be better if the platform will also enable us to view where our profit targets and stops are graphically on the trading chart. This feature is useful for you to make better profit target with more chances of being strike. This means that with the help of graphical representation you can place your profit target near to the recent low or high swing.

Thus make sure that you follow these two steps before selecting your trading software.

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Some of the lesser known advantages offered by MT 4

Metatrader 4 is undoubtedly one of the best if not the best trading platforms available in the market. Some of the obvious advantages offered by this platform are ease of use, freely availability and provision of demo accounts. But, these are only some of the properties of this platform. What really makes MT 4 an indispensable entity for forex trading is far above the ease of use and user friendly interface. 

• Inbuilt charts: MT 4 comes with charts that are integrated with the trading platform. What this essentially implies is that this platform not only shows current prices but it also shows trends in the markets. Using charts, the trader can infer as to where the markets are heading and what can be the potential levels for entry and exit. The trader can make use of various inbuilt technical indicators and oscillators. The indicators that are very much used by the traders are MA and RSI. But, the best part is yet to be mentioned. All the above applications are integrated in to 1 single window. The trader need not open different applications in different windows and get confused. This certainly saves a lot of time in searching different applications. 
• Ease of placing orders: To place a new order using this platform, all that you have to do is right click on the area and select ‘new order’. If you want to place orders at a particular price levels, you can set the price levels and the system can automatically show if there are any pending orders at those price levels.  
• 2-in-1 software: There are many brokers that provide free trading platforms. But, if you want to access charts and other indicators, you have to pay for them. This is not the case with metatrader 4 platform. You can use each and every feature of this platform free of cost. There are no hidden costs. What this eventually means is that you are availing 2 software in just 1 one.  
• Customisable: MT 4 is customizable. This means that the trader can create his own indicators and scripts. He can select the features that he is comfortable with and discard others. He can make the software to suit his requirements.  
• Automation: One of the best features of metatrader 4 is that the user can create its own automated robots. These robots can carry out the transactions even without him being available in front of the screen. The trader can set the levels at which he wants to carry out the trade. Once the market reaches those levels, the trade is carried out automatically. MT 4 is encapsulated with a programming language called MQL which provides these features.

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