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 Mirror Trader 
The Mirror Trader platform uses cutting edge technology to provide traders with a user friendly interface, rich graphic indicators and robust execution.

In addition, the platform offers innovative trading tools such as smart filters, T-Score and comprehensive, real-time strategy status cards, designed to assist traders in making educated trading decisions.

The Mirror Trader platform introduces Forex traders to the mirror trading concept, a new method in trading that enables traders to 'mirror' strategies developed by other experienced Forex traders.

In order to start trading, the trader adds the selected strategies to their portfolio. The platform will automatically execute and manage orders according to specific parameters and conditions as dictated by the chosen strategy.


Meta trader 
The MetaTrader 4 platform has a user-friendly front-end trading interface. The MetaTrader 4 platform provides technical analysis, charting and Expert Advisors to help individual customers develop their own trading strategies.

Mtxtreme 
MTXTreme is the latest product offering from FXDD, and is designed specifically to offer the best multi-bank pricing with the reliability and functionality of the MetaTrader trading platform.

It provides high-volume forex traders with the best bid/offer pricing available and often spreads of one pip or less on the majors

Power Trader 
PowerTrader utilizes straight-thru-processing (STP) to connect a client to a large number of global banks and ECN systems, all in one easy-to-use trading platform. PowerTrader provides pricing with no dealing desk intervention. Live, executable streaming prices come directly from large liquidity providers.



Fxdd Trader   
This proprietary retail platform offers streamlined trading, charting, as well as a host of unique features such as real-time margin monitoring, advanced reporting, and multiple account capabilities 

Forex is a High Risk Investment
Trading in the foreign exchange markets on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all individuals. The high degree of leverage offered in the Forex markets can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade in the foreign exchange markets you should carefully consider your investment objectives, your level of experience, and your risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your equity and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Only true excess disposable cash should be used in trading. You should make yourself aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any questions or concerns as to how a loss would affect your lifestyle


 Deposited Funds Policy

Being associated with a firm like FXDD, one that was founded by a global brokerage operation, gives our customers peace of mind. Client funds are segregated from FXDD Corporate funds and receive priority in the event of bankruptcy..

Redundant and Secure Applications
FXDD's trading platforms are fully redundant and secure applications. The applications were built with the latest technology to insure that you can enjoy un-interrupted service 24-hours a day. We also employ a multi-level security scheme that protects your information while maintaining confidentiality. FXDD is not responsible for system failures or latency caused by high trading volumes. 

Charts for the technical analysis

Kinds of prices and time units.  Charts for the technical analysis are being constructed in
coordinates “price (the vertical axis) – time (the horizontal axis)”. The following kinds of currency
prices represented on charts are being distinguished on Forex:
• open – a price at the beginning of a trade period (year, month, day, week, hour,
minute or a certain amount of one from these units);
• close - a price at the end of a trade period;
• high – the highest from prices observed during a trade period;
• low – the lowest from prices observed during a trade period.
Providing the technical analysis one uses charts for different time units – from 1 year or more
till 1 minute. For instance, the computer program  RoyalForex allows to analyze price movements
charts for 1 day, 4 hours, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes and 1 minute. The bigger is a time unit
applied for the chart plotting the bigger is a time span to analyze price movements and to determine
the major trend by means of the chart. For the short trading charts for less time units are more
suitable.
Line chart. The line chart is plotted connecting single prices for a selected time period. The most
popular line chart is the daily chart. Although any point in the day can be plotted, most traders focus on the
closing price, which they perceive as the most important. (See Figure 4.6). But an immediate problem with
the daily line chart is the fact that it is impossible to see the price activity for the balance of the period as
well as gaps (See chapter 4.6) – breakups in prices at joints of trade periods. Nevertheless, line charts
are easier to visualize. Also, technical analysis goes well beyond chart formation; in order to execute
certain models and techniques, line charts are better suited than any of the other charts.
Bar chart.  The bar chart consists from separate  histograms  (See figure 4.7). To plot a
histogram in coordinates price – time the points responding to high, low, open and close prices for a
time period analyzed should be marked on the one vertical bar. The opening price usually is marked
with a little horizontal line to the left of the bar; and the closing price is marked with a little horizontal
line to the right of the bar.
Bar charts have the obvious advantage of displaying the currency range for the period selected.
An advantage of this chart is that, unlike line charts, the bar chart is able to plot price gaps. Hence, it is
impossible to see on a bar chart absolutely all price movements during the period.

 Example of a line chart of the Swiss franc.

Example of histograms plotted in the Swiss franc chart.

Candlestick chart. The candlestick chart is closely related to the bar chart. It also consists of four 

major prices: high, low, open, and close (See Figure 4.8). In addition to the common readings, the candlestick 

chart has a set of particular interpretations. The latter is possible thanks to the convenient visual observation 

of that chart. 

Technical analysis

The destination and fundamentals of technical analysis
Technical analysis is being used for the prediction of market movements (that is alterations in
currencies prices, volumes and open interests) outgoing from the information obtained for the past. The
main instruments of the technical analysis are different kinds of charts, which represent currencies price
change during a certain time preceding exchange deals, as well as technical indicators. The latter are being
obtained as a result of the mathematical processing of averaged and other characteristics of price
movements. The instruments of the technical analysis are universal and applicable to any Forex sector, any
currency and any time span.
Technical analysis is easy to compute what is important while the technical services are
becoming increasingly sophisticated and reasonably priced. They are available to all the Forex
participants independent on their trade plans, strategies applied and the time of position continuance.
Under contemporary conditions it is executed by means of computers, which is important if to
account that means of the electronic support become more and more sophisticated.

Theories of exchange rate determination

Purchasing power parity
  Purchasing power parity states that the price of a good in one
country should equal the price of the same good in another country, exchanged at the current rate—the
law of one price. There are two versions of the purchasing power parity theory: the absolute version and the
relative version. Under the absolute version, the exchange rate simply equals the ratio of the two countries'
general price levels, which is the weighted average of all goods produced in a country. However, this
version works only if it is possible to find two countries, which produce or consume the same goods.
Moreover, the absolute version assumes that transportation costs and trade barriers are insignificant. In
reality, transportation costs are significant and dissimilar around the world. Trade barriers are still alive and
well, sometimes obvious and sometimes hidden, and they influence costs and goods distribution.
Finally, this version disregards the importance of brand names. For example, cars are chosen not
only based on the best price for the same type of car, but also on the basis of the name ("You are what you
drive").
Under the PPP relative version, the percentage change in the exchange rate from a given base
period must equal the difference between the percentage change in the domestic price level and the
percentage change in the foreign price level. The relative version of the PPP is also not free of problems: it
is difficult or arbitrary to define the base period, trade restrictions remain a real and thorny issue, just as
with the absolute version, different price index weighting and the inclusion of different products in the
indexes make the comparison difficult and in the long term, countries' internal price ratios may change,
causing the exchange rate to move away from the relative PPP.
In conclusion, the spot exchange rate moves independently of relative domestic and foreign prices.


Modern monetary theories on short-term exchange rate volatility
 The modern monetary
theories on short-term exchange rate volatility take into consideration the short-term capital markets'
role and the long-term impact of the commodity markets on foreign exchange. These theories hold that the
divergence between the exchange rate and the purchasing power parity is due to the supply and demand
for financial assets and the international capability.
One of the modern monetary theories states that exchange rate volatility is triggered by a onetime domestic money supply increase, because this is assumed to raise expectations of higher future
monetary growth.
The purchasing power parity theory is extended to include the capital markets. If, in both countries
whose currencies are exchanged, the demand for money is determined by the level of domestic income and
domestic interest rates, then a higher income increases demand for transactions balances while a higher
interest rate increases the opportunity cost of holding money, reducing the demand for money.
Under a second approach, the exchange rate adjusts instantaneously to maintain continuous interest
rate parity, but only in the long run to maintain PPP. Volatility occurs because the commodity markets adjust
more slowly than the financial markets. This version is known as the dynamic monetary approach

Trade systems on Forex

Trading with brokers. Foreign exchange brokers, unlike equity brokers, do not take positions for
themselves; they only service banks. Their roles are to bring together buyers and sellers in the market, to
optimize the price they show to their customers and  quickly, accurately, and faithfully executing the
traders' orders.
The majority of the foreign exchange brokers execute business via phone using an open box system
— a microphone in front of the broker that continuously transmits everything he or she says on the direct
phone lines to the speaker boxes in the banks. This way, all banks can hear all the deals being executed.


Because of the open box system used by brokers, a trader is able to hear all prices quoted; whether the bid
was hit or the offer taken; and the following price. What the trader will not be able to hear is the amounts
of particular bids and offers and the names of the banks showing the prices. Prices are anonymous. The
anonymity of the banks that are trading in the market ensures the market's efficiency, as all banks have a fair
chance to trade.
Sometimes brokers charge a commission that is paid equally by the buyer and the seller. The fees
are negotiated on an individual basis by the bank and the brokerage firm.
Brokers show their customers the prices made by other customers either two-way (bid and offer)
prices or one way (bid or offer) prices from his or her customers. Traders show different prices because they
"read" the market differently; they have different expectations and different interests. A broker who has
more than one price on one or both sides will automatically optimize the price. In other words, the broker
will always show the highest bid and the lowest offer. Therefore, the market has access to an optimal
spread possible. Fundamental and technical analyses are used for forecasting the future direction of the
currency. A trader might test the market by hitting a bid for a small amount to see if there is any reaction.
Another advantage of the brokers' market is that brokers might provide a broader selection of banks to
their customers. Some European and Asian banks have overnight desks so their orders are usually placed
with brokers who can deal with the American banks, adding to the liquidity of the marke


Direct dealing

Direct dealing is based on trading reciprocity. A market maker—the bank
making or quoting a price — expects the bank that is calling to reciprocate with respect to making a price
when called upon.  Direct dealing provides more trading discretion, as compared to dealing in the brokers'
market. Sometimes traders take advantage of this characteristic.
Direct dealing used to be conducted mostly on the phone. Phone dealing was error-prone and slow.
Dealing errors were difficult to prove and even more difficult to settle. Direct dealing was forever changed
in the mid-1980s, by the introduction of dealing systems.
Dealing systems are on-line computers that link the contributing banks around the world on a
one-on-one basis. The performance of dealing systems is characterized by speed, reliability, and safety.
Dealing systems are continuously being improved in order to offer maximum support to the dealer's main
function: trading. The software is rather reliable in picking up the big figure of the exchange rates and the
standard value dates. In addition, it is extremely precise and fast in contacting other parties, switching
among conversations, and accessing the database. The trader is in continuous visual contact with the
information exchanged on the monitor. It is easier to see than hear this information, especially when
switching among conversations.
Most banks use a combination of brokers and direct dealing systems. Both approaches reach the
same banks, but not the same parties, because corporations, for instance, cannot deal in the brokers'
market. Traders develop personal relationships with both brokers and traders in the markets, but select their
trading medium based on price quality, not on personal feelings. The market share between dealing systems
and brokers fluctuates based on market conditions. Fast market conditions are beneficial to dealing systems,
whereas regular market conditions are more beneficial to brokers


Matching systems
 Unlike dealing systems, on which trading is not anonymous and is conducted
on a one-on-one basis, matching systems are anonymous and individual traders deal against the rest of the
market, similar to dealing in the brokers' market. However, unlike the brokers' market, there are no
individuals to bring the prices to the market, and liquidity may be limited at times. Matching systems are
well-suited for trading smaller amounts as well.
The dealing systems' characteristics of speed, reliability, and safety are replicated in the
matching systems. In addition, credit lines are automatically managed by the systems. Traders input the
total credit line for each counterparty. When the credit line has been reached, the system automatically



disallows dealing with the particular party by displaying credit restrictions, or shows the trader only
the price made by banks that have open lines of credit. As soon as the credit line is restored, the system
allows the bank to deal again. In the inter-bank market, traders deal directly with dealing systems,
matching systems, and brokers in a complementary fashion.

Adding more safety

What I often do, and recommend you consider as well is to pad
your pip ranges a little more. Often what I’ll do is I add/subtract
15 pips rather than just 10, or I will add 10 pips to the highs/lows
over the past 8 minutes, especially when there has been some
larger price movements. Widening your range lowers your risk
of having your trade entry triggered if it ends up being a dud.
Yes, doing this will cut a bit out of potential profits (usually an
extra 5 to 10 pips), but it dramatically lowers your potential for
losses. Remember, it’s better to make a little less on your profits
as it will be far compensated for the savings of losses.

PRACTICE TIME

Before we continue with more strategies and information you
need to integrate what you have just learned. Below are two
“questions” providing you with the highs and lows of the 8:28 and
8:29 candles. You figure out the entry points for both buy and sell
positions, your stops and limits (20 pip limits). The answers are at
the back of this eBook to check if you are correct.
Question 1
8:28am low 1.4118 high 1.4122
8:29am low 1.4120 high 1.4126
Question 2
8:28am Low 111.25 high 111.28
8:29am Low 111.24 high 111.29
Note that these are USD/JPY and though they look different
remember; it’s the last number that is a pip increment.
Exercise 1
Go look at a Fundamental Announcement calendar and find an
announcement that already happened, and then go to your charts
in a one-minute candle view to see what happened. Would you
have made money?
Exercise 2
For the next week practice making actual trades in your demo
account. Try to do at least 3 trades exactly as described above
with a 20 pip limit. If you got them all right then you should be up
60 pips (assuming you do 3 trades). *** Please don’t trade with
real money before you have some practice with this system, at
least five winning demo trades (though more is preferred). ***

How to manage your risk

Risk Management
Once you have the facts it is decision time. You can choose to do nothing or seek to reduce the
exposures or to hedge them in whole or in part. The unforgivable sins are to fail to consider the
risks or fail to act on any decisions.
The risk culture of your business is critical and must be established at the most senior level. Above
all it calls for honesty. Too often individuals are criticized for decisions that, at the time, were in
tune with the organization’s perceived appetite for risk. But it is never easy to set down effective
guidelines and the range of exposures for even a simple transaction can be extensive.


While losses are likely to be quantitative, the potentially infinite number of risk combinations
means that the skills needed to make good decisions are usually qualitative. Even a computer
programmed to consider every conceivable permutation of risks needs to be told what level of
exposure is acceptable. Any program is only as good as the parameters and data fed into it by
people who have themselves been conditioned by experience.

ASK Your self

1.Can the risks to your business be identified what forms do they take and are they clearly understood - particularly if you have a portfolio of activities?

2. Do you grade the risks faced by your business in a structured way?
3. Are decisions made on the basis of reliable and timely information?
4.Do you know the maximum potential liability of each exposure?
5.Over what time periods do the risks exist?
6. Are the exposures one-off or are they recurring?
7. Have trading and risk-management functions or decisions been adequately separated

Risk and Reward


Traders have no business trading if risk/reward analysis is not at the top of their concerns. If a
trader has no idea of the potential profit return on any given trade relative to the initial risk of
taking the trade at all, his long-term profitability is in question.
Of course, for every trader, the best case scenario would be to minimize the first and maximize the
second. But how do you get a handle on the potential reward in any investment and the risk you
might be taking on?
Technical analysis – what’s popularly called charting – can help traders evaluate both risk and
reward. The technical indicators used to read the charts will give you the simplest kind of picture
you can get of a currency’s performance.
Simply by placing your support and resistance and by looking at the past performance of a currency
you can get a record of its closing price over time. Once all of the elements are in place for an
analysis, you can calculate your pips difference and verify, depending on the trend of the market,
if you will make more profit or loss and if it is after all worth the position.
For example, if the market is in a bullish situation, you need to have a higher pips difference
between your buy-stop order and your resistance price than between your support price and your
buy-stop order so that your reward will be maximize and your risk will be minimize.
In each case, upside (bullish) or downside (bearish), the tools of technical analysis will tell you
important things about risk and reward. Don’t trade without them.