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Once you’ve made the decision on market, speed is the key. That’s why professional currency traders are able to do almost everything via their keyboard.

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xStation 5: Market Analysis

When trading the financial markets, it’s good to have as much information as possible. xStation 5 gives you a real advantage in terms of looking for and identifying potential trading opportunities. In this tutorial, we’ll cover the unique functions of xStation 5 that are designed to help you trade better.

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xStation 5: Market Watch and how to place a trade

The Market Watch is basically your window to the world of investments from all around the globe. You can choose from Forex, commodities, indices, equity CFDs and ETFs. It’s all available to you just through one or two simple clicks.

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xStation 5: Pending orders

When you have your own view on a particular market, but don’t have the time to constantly monitor prices manually, pending orders might be a good solution.

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xStation 5: Price alerts

Alerts on xStation 5 can automatically inform you when important to you levels will be achieved by the market, without having to spend all day in front of the monitor or mobile.

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xStation 5: Statistics

One of the unique functions of xStation 5 is live statistics on your trading performance. These statistics update in real-time and are a modern day trading journal that may help you understand what aspects of your trading are successful and identifies areas for improvement.

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xStation 5: 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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xStation 5: Technical analysis

For technical analysts, the chart is one of the most important tools when making trading decisions. This is why it is crucial you customise your trading platform to suit your style and preferences.

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xStation 5: Terminal

xStation 5’s Terminal allows you to manage and monitor all your trading activities. You will find information about open positions, pending orders, trading account history, cash operations, overall balance, equity and your margin details.

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xStation 5: Trading from the chart

Learn how to place orders directly from the chart on xStation 5.

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Portfolio Diversification – how to diversify trading portfolio?

What does diversification mean and how to diversify your portfolio? Why it is important in investing? We will answer these questions in the article.

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Indices Trading – what is a stock market index?

What is indices trading? What to look for when investing in indices? Check what is a stock market index with XTB!

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Invest in Salik

Salik is an electronic toll collection system in Dubai that is considered one of the most important technological developments that has contributed to improving traffic efficiency in the city. The system relies on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to automatically deduct tolls when vehicles pass through toll gates located throughout Dubai.

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Investing in Talabat's Stocks

Talabat is one of the largest food delivery service companies in the Middle East and is part of the global Delivery Hero Group.

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Investing in al Rajhi Bank stocks

Al Rajhi Bank is one of the largest and most prominent banks in Saudi Arabia, known for its significant role in Islamic banking and financial services. Established in 1957

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Long term ETF investing was very profitable during the last two decades. Exchange traded funds still give investors a bunch of unmatched opportunities. Will history repeat again? What may be new ETF trends on the horizon?

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Investing in ETFs - a short guide

Are you prepared to enter the realm of investment? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide a versatile, diversified option for constructing an investment portfolio spanning various asset classes, including individual stocks, commodities, and precious metals. Within this guide, we will delve into the essence of ETFs, empowering you to select the most suitable options for your financial objectives. Prepare to dive in and explore a range of investments effortlessly through exchange-traded funds today!

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Passive investing vs Active investing

Investing is often seen as either a long-term strategy, like Warren Buffett's approach, or as active speculation in the futures market. Both strategies have distinct pros, cons, and risks. Is passive investing more effective than active? This comparison examines both to determine which might be better.

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invest in Aramco Stock

Aramco's stock is one of the most traded stocks in both the Saudi stock market and globally, as Aramco represents one of the largest oil companies in the world, having a significant impact on the global economy.

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Investing in Flynas: A Comprehensive Guide for Investors

Flynas is one of the most prominent low-cost airlines in Saudi Arabia. It has established a strong presence in the market through its extensive services and growing financial performance. With a portion of its shares offered through an IPO, new opportunities have emerged for investors looking to enter the aviation sector.

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