Different Types Of Forex Trading Platforms
There are mainly 2 types of trading platforms available to a trader for trading in forex.
The first forex trading platform is also the oldest known as Metatrader (MT4, MT5), it is software that is installed on a computer hard disk.
The other forex trading platforms are hybrid versions of a web based system that are custom made by most forex brokers and created to suit their business needs. The online trader (also known as the Applet version or the Java version) of the Trading Platform is based on internet flash technology.
Pros of Metatrader
There are many Forex trading platforms available but with Metatrader you have the ability to use various currencies including exotic pairs.
This is the most reliable platform for serious traders. The servers have the capacity to store huge quantity of historical data which is essential for charting. The system is highly secure as it requires user authentication. The system allows the incorporation of other applications in the Metaquotes software to provide charting information and signals in real time. It is a powerful and fully functional system designed for ordinary forex users as well as brokers. The user interface is available in different languages.
Cons of Metatrader
Metatrader is one of the best systems available but it only works on a Windows based machines. This means that it leaves out a lot of new forex users with computers that run Linux, Mac based operating systems and also users of android based tablet computers.
The program cannot react immediately to the events or the news which can decrease or increase the value of the profit. The limited rules that the user defines may not help in getting the amount of gains that they expect.
Pros of Web Based Platforms
The online platform has the biggest advantage that it is available from anywhere. This is its uniqueness that a trader is in touch with his trades as long as there is access to a computer with an Internet connection. Traders can sign in to their account on a variety of systems and devices since it is internet based. The web trading platform offers a diverse portfolio as it is capable of handling financial instruments like stocks, futures, commodities and options as well. Most brokers provide detailed analysis, charts and indicators as part of their trading platforms. Technical analysis, forecasts and buying/selling signals are also becoming part of standard customization from most forex