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MT4: How to Open a Trade

Placing a trade on MT4 trading platform is exceptionally easy, intuitive and fast. MT4 offers you several ways of placing a trade, which we've explained in the lesson below.

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MT4: Stop Loss, Take Profit & Trailing Stop

As we’ve already explained in our Basic Terms and Vocabulary tutorial, one of the keys to achieving success in financial markets over the long term is prudent risk management. That’s why stop losses and take profits should be an integral part of your trading.

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MT4: Market Watch

In essence, the Market Watch is your window into the world of investments from around the globe. Learn how to place your first trade through MT4, and choose from Forex, commodities, indices, equity CFDs and ETFs.

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MT4: Charts & Customisation

Learn to use advanced technical analysis tools on MT4, such as trend lines, support and resistance levels, channels & more with XTB’s comprehensive tutorial.

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How to Place a Trade on MT4

Placing a trade on the MetaTrader 4 platform is simple and intuitive. Find out how to do it in this article.

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Programming & Editing Technical Analysis Tools Available on MT4

MT4 is a flexible platform that allows you to utilise its MQL programming language. To do so, simply access the MetaQuotes Language Editor that's available by pressing F4 or finding this option in the menu in the Tools tab.

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Where can I find additional technical analysis tools on MT4?

One of the most unique features of MT4 is that traders are not limited to the technical analysis tools that are available in the default version of the platform. This is due to the MQL4 community, an online forum that offers you both free and paid technical analysis tools.

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Creating Price Alerts on MT4

Price alerts can help you plan your trading day in an efficient way, so you are always on top of the market when significant events unfold. It is easy to set price alerts on the Metatrader 4 (MT4) platform.

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MT4: Pending Orders

Unlike instant execution orders, where a trade is placed at the current market price, pending orders allow you to set orders that are opened once the price reaches a specific level, chosen by you.

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The Terminal module located at the bottom of the MT4 platform allows you to manage and monitor all your trading activities, pending orders, trading account history, cash operations, overall balance, equity and your margin. Read on to learn more about how you can make the most of it.

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What kind of order types are available on MetaTrader 4 (MT4)?

MT4 enables you to open trades instantly or based on pending orders. While an instant order opens your trade immediately, pending orders allow you to open a position when a market reaches a certain price level.

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What is the MT4 Strategy Tester?

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) allows you to test and use automated trading strategies. You can use this feature to analyse any results and optimise your automated strategy

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How can I add and use new technical analysis tools on MetaTrader 4 (MT4)?

In this short article, you can learn how to add and use new tools on MetaTrader 4 (MT4).

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What Charts and Technical Analysis Tools Does MetaTrader 4 (MT4) Offer?

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) has the option to choose between line, bar, or candlestick charts to suit your trading preferences.

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Experts Answer the Most Googled Questions About Online Trading

Online trading is forecast to continue increasing over the next six years . XTB reveals the potential knowledge barriers that beginner traders may face.

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Margin Call - What Is It?

A Margin Call, also known as a margin stop, is a protective measure that helps traders to manage their risk and prevent additional losses. It is a notification from your broker that you are in danger of the possibility of having some or all of your positions forcibly closed, or liquidated. Therefore, understanding how a margin call arises is essential for successful trading.

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Cattle Trading - How to buy and invest in cattle?

Live cattle are adult cattle that weigh between 1,200 and 1,400 pounds that are required for slaughter, but this may vary by breed. The beef industry is a rapidly growing sector worth trillions of dollars with a global reach. The breeding and processing of beef provides jobs for millions of people around the world, including suppliers, distributors and retailers. Due to the growing number of the world's population and the general increase in wealth of developing countries' populations, the demand for beef may increase in the future. However, one needs to remember that investing in this sector is associated with high risk as several factors, including weather and disease, can lead to an increase or decrease of supply and demand for cattle.

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What is Contract for Difference?

CFDs are a group of instruments targeted at short-term investors interested in rapid market movements with high risk and high potential profits. What really makes CFDs different from traditional trading?

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Lean Hogs Trading - How to Buy and Invest in Lean Hogs

Lean Hogs are a type of financial instrument which are often used to speculate or hedge the price of pork and are directly linked to the complex global pork industry. Lean hogs refer to pigs that have reached 120 kg, which is the minimum weight to slaughter. This process usually takes around 6 months. Pork is the most popular among animal meats in the world and its annual consumption exceeds 100 million metric tons, therefore, a growing number of investors are using lean hogs in order to gain exposure in the commodity sector and diversify their portfolios. Now XTB also provides access to this market.

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Everything You Need to Know About Inflation

Inflation is the buzzword of 2022, but what does it mean for your investing? In this article, you can find past inflation examples and learn which markets to watch.

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