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What is trading?

Trading (or trade) is the process of buying and selling financial instruments for profit. The main assets for trading include:

Stock

shares in a company that can be bought and sold on stock markets

Forex

currency trading where you earn on the difference in exchange rates

Cryptocurrencies

digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Indexes

collections of stocks of large companies, such as the S&P 500 index

Commodities

oil, gold, silver and other natural resources

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Trading can be profitable, but it also involves risk. It is important to understand how to analyze the market, manage risks, and control your emotions.

Basics of Market Analysis

To make informed decisions, traders use two main types of analysis:

Analyzes price charts and uses various indicators (e.g. moving averages, RSI, MACD) to predict future market movements. This is an ideal approach for short-term traders looking for entry and exit points.

Charts and candlesticks

On the charts you can see the historical price movement, and candlesticks show how the price has changed over a certain period of time.

Indicators

These are mathematical calculations that help predict future price movement. Some popular indicators include moving averages, RSI, and MACD.

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This is the analysis of economic data, news and events that may affect prices. For example, changes in interest rates, company reports or political news.

News analysis

It is important to monitor global events that may impact the market, such as changes in economic policy, natural disasters or geopolitical instability.

How to work with the trading platform?
To trade, you need to use a trading platform - this is special software that allows you to open, manage and close trades. In our platform Nexium Markets you will find all the necessary tools for analysis and trading.

Here are some key features you need to familiarize yourself with:
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Charts

Displays price movements. You can customize the chart type (line, bar, candlestick) depending on your preferences

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History of transactions

You can always check what trades were opened, closed and what profit or loss was made.

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Orders

To buy or sell an asset, you need to place an order. The most popular types of orders are:

 

Market order: buy or sell at the current market price.

 

Limit order: order to buy or sell at a certain price.

 

Stop loss: order to limit losses if the price goes in an unfavorable direction for you.

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How to start trading?

After registering on the Nexium Markets platform and opening a demo account, you can start testing your knowledge without risk. This will help you get used to the platform interface, learn how to analyze charts and make decisions. Here are a few steps to get started:

Open an account

start using the platform easily and quickly, without complicated procedures and risks

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Select an asset to trade

You can select one or more assets (such as stocks, currencies or cryptocurrencies) to start trading.

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Define a strategy

For beginners, a simple strategy will do, such as trading with the trend or using basic indicators

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Manage risks

Use stop loss and take profit to limit losses and lock in profits

How to manage risks?

One of the most important aspects of successful trading is the ability to manage risks. Here are some tips to help you minimize potential losses:

Do not risk more than 1-2% of your deposit per trade.

This will help you survive in the market even with a series of unsuccessful trades.

Don't get carried away with high leverage

High leverage can lead to big losses if the market moves against you

Use stop loss

Always place a stop loss order

Don't chase quick success

Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. Patience and discipline are the keys to success

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Psychology of trading

Emotions can greatly influence your decisions, and this is one of the main reasons why traders lose money. Here are some psychological aspects to consider:

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Fear and Greed

These emotions often cause traders to make impulsive decisions. Fear can prevent you from acting at the right moment, and greed can make you risk too much

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Maintaining discipline

It is important to stick to your trading strategy and not deviate from your plan due to emotions.

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Avoid overexertion

Don't trade if you feel tired or unsure. Emotional state affects decision making

Now you have basic knowledge about trading

Remember that success in trading is the result of training, practice and discipline. Use our demo account to practice, monitor the market and develop your skills

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