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Editor’s Letter

Good Morning Platinum Traders, Nirav Shah has been a professional trader since 2001. His keen interest in the financial markets was passed down from his father who worked for one of London’s most prestigious stock brokers. He comes from a family of traders that have worked for institutions such as ICAP, Bank of America and Citibank. In 2008 Nirav started developing his algorithm after an in-depth study alongside 3 other Institutional Traders and for 2 years he spent well over £500,000 in his research and development to create an algorithm that would actually study 18 indicators and combine them with an institutional orders flow. Nirav Shah is the creator of The Platinum Trading Methodology, a proprietary trading and analysis method. Nirav has been a commentator on CNBC about the financial markets, and has written many trading articles for some of the world’s best-known financial publications. Nirav’s trading philosophy is one of low risk, high probability trading, a style that is very patient and disciplined but brings great rewards. He is now willing to share his vast experience with anybody who is open minded enough to learn how to trade professionally.

Nirav Shah Chief Editor

Unfortunately the AUD/USD BPC bullish trade was stopped out, however the USD/JPY swing trade off 108.10 resistance banked some nice profit, whilst market caps and end of day trades presented good trading opportunities last week. Looking ahead to this week we are fairly light as regards tier one red flag news events although we do have BOC Gov Poloz, ECB’s Lagarde and Fed chair Powell all speaking and therefore to be mindful of. Also keep a watchful eye on our daily updates for the individual pairs each day on the floor as this information will put you on the right side of the market, both technical and fundamental wise with relevant support / resistance levels quoted on there to plot onto your charts. Once you have your directional bias, then bring your technicals into play, fibs, start buying on dips in bullish moves, whilst selling rallies into any strength on bearish plays. BPC trades should always be on your radars as well.

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Contents THIS WEEK IN THE FOREX MARKETS.........................................................................................................................................4 Economic Data Puts the EUR in Focus, with Geopolitics and COVID-19 to also Influence.................................4 Dollar on front foot as worries about Hong Kong stir risk aversion.............................................................................5 China Sets Yuan Fix at Weakest Since ‘08 After Currency Drop .................................................................................6 Retail Sales Put the Loonie and the Pound in Focus, as Geopolitical Risk Lingers...............................................7 AUD May Fall on Australia-China Tensions, Euro Eyes €500b Proposal..................................................................8 KEY ANALYSIS OF MAJOR PAIRS...............................................................................................................................................10 EUR/USD..................................................................................................................................................................................................10 GBP/USD .................................................................................................................................................................................................11 TOP TRADING EVENTS....................................................................................................................................................................12 COT DATA ..............................................................................................................................................................................................13 BEST FOREX BROKER FOR 2020 - WHICH BROKER TO SELECT AND WHY?...............................................................17 THIS FOREX TRADING SOFTWARE SCANS THE MARKET FOR 88 PROFITABLE OPPORTUNITIES A DAY! ......31 VIDEO .....................................................................................................................................................................................................34 THE PLATINUM TRADING ACADEMY’S END OF DAY TRADING STRATEGY..........................................................34 PROFITABLE NEWS TRADING STRATEGY...............................................................................................................................34 FOREX TRADING STRATEGIES MAY 2020 - PLATINUM FOREX TRADES OF THE WEEK! ................................35

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THIS WEEK IN THE FOREX MARKETS

THIS WEEK IN THE FOREX MARKETS Economic Data Puts the EUR in Focus, with Geopolitics and COVID-19 to also Influence

Earlier in the Day: It was a particularly quiet day on the economic calendar this morning. There were no material stats out through the Asian session to provide any direction. A lack of stats left the markets in the hands of chatter from the weekend and the latest COVID-19 news and numbers. At the end of last week, news had hit the wires of Chinaâ€™s security law heading for Hong Kong, leading to some caution through the Asian markets. Strong words from both the U.S and China as tensions have built tested market risk appetite early on. While the rise in tension is certainly a concern, positive updates from COVID-19 vaccine trials provided support to riskier assets early on. The positive news was coupled with a continued downward trend in new coronavirus cases across the EU and the U.S. Looking at the latest coronavirus numbers, On Sunday, the number of new coronavirus cases rose by 100,455 to 5,497,427. On Saturday, the number of new cases had risen by 99,013. The daily increase was higher than both Saturdayâ€™s rise and 83,321 new cases from the previous Sunday. Read more...

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Dollar on front foot as worries about Hong Kong stir risk aversion

LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar climbed on Monday after posting a rare weekly loss as investors flocked to the shelter of perceived safe-haven currencies on concerns about a growing standoff between the United States and China over civil liberties in Hong Kong. The greenback, which tends to behave like a safe-haven asset at times of market turmoil and political uncertainty, rose a fifth of a percent to 99.98 against its rivals, a one-week high. The Australian dollar, by dint of its strong trade connections with China and the offshore yuan, led losers against the U.S. dollar. More turbulence for U.S.-China relations is prompting some investors such as UBS Wealth Management to hold a “defensive” position in Hong Kong. “(The) larger risk for global investors is what happens if it becomes further enmeshed in broader relations,” said Mark Haefele, its chief investment officer. China’s proposed national security legislation for Hong Kong could lead to U.S. sanctions and threaten the city’s status as a financial hub, White House National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said on Sunday. Read more...

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China Sets Yuan Fix at Weakest Since ‘08 After Currency Drop

China set its daily yuan reference rate at the weakest level since 2008 after the currency hit a seven-month low in onshore trading Friday amid increasing political tensions with the U.S. The People’s Bank of China put the yuan fixing at 7.1209 per dollar. That compares with the 7.122 average estimate in a Bloomberg survey of traders and analysts. The fixing limits the onshore yuan’s moves to 2% in either direction. While Monday’s fixing was roughly in line with expectations, it was with “marginal downward bias,” said Trang Thuy Le, macro-strategy analyst at Macquarie Bank Ltd. in Hong Kong. She added the PBOC “thinks it can manage depreciation pressure as long as there are no big, disorderly moves.” China’s central bank will be keeping a close eye on whether the yuan will test 7.2 against the dollar soon, said Zhou Hao, an economist at Commerzbank AG in Singapore. “There would probably be more volatility on the yuan for the time being as we wait to see how Trump reacts to the Hong Kong situation,” said Zhou, referring to the U.S. president. Beijing’s latest move to tighten its grip on Hong Kong has set up another showdown between Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping. The U.S.-China relationship has worsened dramatically in the past few months as the world’s two biggest economies have clashed on a range of issues from the coronavirus pandemic to trade and human rights. Read more...

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Retail Sales Put the Loonie and the Pound in Focus, as Geopolitical Risk Lingers

Earlier in the Day: It was a relatively quiet day on the economic calendar this morning. The Kiwi Dollar and Japanese Yen were in action, with retail sales and inflation figures in focus. Away from the economic calendar, the U.S government’s plans to ban Chinese companies from U.S Exchanges continued to be a test. On the coronavirus front, a pickup in the number of new cases in the U.S may start to garner attention if the trend continues… Looking at the latest coronavirus numbers, On Thursday, the number of new coronavirus cases rose by 106,139 to 5,188,800. On Wednesday, the number of new cases had risen by 99,724. The daily increase was higher than both Wednesday’s rise and 93,671 new cases from the previous Thursday. France, Germany, Italy, and Spain reported 1,976 new cases on Thursday, which was down from 2,856 new cases on Wednesday. On the previous Thursday, 4,230 new cases had been reported. From the U.S, the total number of cases rose by 28,089 to 1,620,080 on Thursday. On Wednesday, the total number of cases had risen by 21,408. On Thursday, 14th May, a total of 26,397 new cases had been reported.

For the Kiwi Dollar Retail sales fell by 0.7% in the 1st quarter, quarter-on-quarter, following a 0.70% increase in the 4th quarter. Core retail sales rose by 0.6%, quarter-on-quarter, following on from a 0.5% increase from the 4th quarter. Read more...

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AUD May Fall on Australia-China Tensions, Euro Eyes €500b Proposal

AUD TENSES UP AS AUSTRALIA-CHINA RELATIONS DETERIORATE The Australian Dollar may face higher-than-usual selling pressure in the week ahead as economic data continues to underline the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As a major commodity exporter, shifts in sentiment frequently impact the cycle-sensitive AUD. In addition to an unfavorable global backdrop, the export-oriented country is now experiencing growing tension with China – its largest trading partner. This week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be giving a speech at the National Press Club where he is expected to discuss the state of the economy as the government eases lockdown orders. However, the topic investors will be most eagerly tuning in for will be commentary on the current state of Australia-Sino relations. Amid the spread of Covid-19, Australia has called for an investigation along with other members of the international community into Beijing’s handling of the pandemic. However, unlike other countries, Australia does not have the luxury of being able to critique its largest trading partner without severe, wide-ranging implications. In response to commentary by Australian officials, China banned the importation of meat from four key slaughterhouses and imposed tariffs on other products, like barley. The Ambassador to China even suggested recently that Chinese tourists and students may decide to boycott Australia, further dampening economic activity in an already-unstable environment. Read more...

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KEY ANALYSIS OF MAJOR PAIRS

EUR/USD

EUR/USD German ZEW Economic Sentiment jumped to 50.0, up sharply from the previous reading of 28.2 points. This crushed the estimate of 30.0 points. Eurozone CPI posted a meager gain of 0.3%, while the core reading came in at 0.9 percent. German and eurozone PMIs climbed higher in May, pointing to an improvement in the manufacturing and services sectors. Still the readings point to continuing contraction. German Manufacturing PMI improved from 34.5 in April to 36.8 while the eurozone indicator rose from 33.4 to 39.5 points. The services sector showed improvement after a disastrous April. German Services PMI climbed from 16.2 to 31.4, while the all-eurozone indicator jumped from 12.0 to 28.7 points. The ECB minutes of its last monetary policy meeting stated that policymakers could implement further easing at its June meeting, in order to tackle the economic fallout from the Corvid-19 outbreak. This could mean taking measures such as adjusting the Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program. In the U.S., construction numbers softened in April. Building Permits fell to 1.07 million, down from 1.35 million. Housing starts slowed to 0.89 million, down from 0.95 million. In March, the final read for Manufacturing PMI came in at 41.5 points, and the initial estimate for April came in at 39.8 points. A reading below the 50-level points to contraction.

EUR/USD Longer Term view APRIL 20th,1.0870 – Euro’s recovery from 1.0640 peaked at Key resistance & narrowing 1.1145 – 1.0770 corrective consolidation precedes next Trend move

EUR/USD DAILY UPDATE Once 1.1010 resistance is cleared the Euro will complete a 2-month Bottoming structure; yielding an Upside Target of 1.1275 over coming weeks

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GBP/USD

GBP/USD In the UK, the labor market staggered last week as unemployment claims rocketed to 856.5 thousand in April. This was much higher than the forecast of 675.0 thousand. Wage growth slipped to 2.4% in March, down from 2.7% a month earlier. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.9%, well below the estimate of 4.4 percent. Retail sales plunged 18.1% in April, worse than the estimate of -15.8 percent. Inflation sank to 0.8% in April, its lowest level since August 2016. In March, CPI came in at 1.5 percent. Manufacturing PMI came in at 40.6 in May, above the estimate of 35.1. This was stronger than the April reading of 32.6 points. Services PMI improved to 27.8 in May, up from 13.4 in April. Still, this points to sharp contraction. In the U.S., construction numbers softened in April. Building Permits fell to 1.07 million, down from 1.35 million. Housing starts slowed to 0.89 million, down from 0.95 million. In March, the final read for Manufacturing PMI came in at 41.5 points, and the initial estimate for April came in at 39.8 points. A reading below the 50-level points to contraction.

GBP/USD Longer Term view APRIL 21st,1.2440 â€“ Sterlingâ€™s advance from 1.1405 March low is losing upside momentum and cautions risk of sell-off back toward 1.2180/1.2150

GBP/USD DAILY UPDATE Sterling Today has support at 1.2150/1.2125, with exhaustion then encouraging rally back toward Key 1.2295 resistance (initially).

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TOP TRADING EVENTS

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COT DATA

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR COT REPORT

BRITISH POUND COT REPORT

CANADIAN DOLLAR COT REPORT

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COT DATA

EURO COT REPORT

JAPANESE YEN COT REPORT

NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR COT REPORT

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COT DATA

SWISS FRANC COT REPORT

US DOLLAR INDEX COT REPORT

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FOREX TRADING ARTICLE BEST FOREX BROKER FOR 2020 - WHICH BROKER TO SELECT AND WHY?

The Prices of Gold are gaining pace amongst the current uncertainty that this pandemic holds. Our Platinum Analysts have commented in last week’s commodity trading meeting that if there was a 2nd break wave of the Corona in October, then we could see the price above $2000. Gold Futures are currently sitting around $1765.70, and this is all due to the inflow of money from the Central banks pushing Gold past the October 2012 levels. Coronavirus Update: Please be aware that the markets are in a period of increased volatility, similar to that of an economic crash. These are times where having a regulated broker is not optional. The Coronavirus death toll and vaccinations seem to make the markets move dramatically in either direction, which could lead to margin calls should you overleverage on your trading accounts. When selecting a Forex Broker, please consider the following: • Make sure your broker is regulated by your country’s financial regulatory body, i.e. FCA, SEC, etc.

• Ensure your broker is answerable to investors, i.e. registered on the Stock Exchange. • The broker you select should have been in the markets for 15 years as an absolute minimum. • The Market Cap of your broker should be at least 25%. • The Asset Value of a broker less than $250 million should be off your radar. * The FSCS Will cover you for up to £50,000 on retail accounts in the United Kingdom.

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How to choose a forex broker? Once a forex trader has completed the rigorous process of developing and testing a trading strategy that is consistently profitable, the next step is to implement the strategy and generate profits. An important element of this step is selecting the best forex brokers that allow for the successful implementation of a trading strategy. A potentially profitable trading idea or strategy that shows great promise when traded on a trading simulator may sometimes fail when traded on a real account with real capital. Trading transaction costs including commissions, fees, and spreads become especially important. Quality and speed of execution, liquidity, technology, and customer service are also some of the important factors that must be considered when selecting a broker. When selecting a broker due diligence is highly recommended. A simple Google search for â€œbest forex brokersâ€? will provide a plentiful list of credible online resources and broker reviews to use to research and compare forex brokers before selecting and opening an account with one. Below is a more detailed list of important elements that should be researched and compared with several brokers.

How much do forex brokers charge? Cost associated with trading can often undermine a trading strategy. If trading costs become excessive the risk/reward characteristics of the strategy may render it untradeable. All the best forex brokers in the retail forex industry aggressively compete for traderâ€™s business, consequently, trading costs are kept in check. However, traders must shop and seek out the best forex brokers in terms of lowest trading costs. Trading costs include spreads, commissions, and fees. All three vary from broker to broker and should be closely scrutinized. Spread Costs is one of the ways that brokers generate revenue. All forex brokers quote a bid and an asking price for all currency pairs that they deal with. Traders buy at the ask (higher price) price and sell at the bid price(lower price). The spread is the difference between the two prices and may vary significantly depending on market conditions. Every trade will incur a cost for the trader in the form of a spread on both the entry and exit. The best forex brokers offer the lowest spreads.

How do I calculate forex trading costs? Commission Costs are the result of commission fees charged for each trade. Some brokers will give customers a choice of paying commission fees on a per-trade basis in exchange for tighter fixed spreads, or wider spreads with no commissions. Some Brokers will offer different types of accounts with different options that have advantage and disadvantages. A broker that operates as a dealing-desk provides liquidity to its customers by having a market-maker constantly list bid and ask prices for the currency pairs that it deals in, and taking the opposite side of a trade from a customer. These brokers may charge a premium for this type of account. By contrast, an agency broker will serve as an agent to the customer and simply pass on the buy or sell order to a network of dealers on behalf of the customer.

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Traders need to weigh the options and select the type of account that is best suited for generating profits with the specific type of trading strategy being implemented. Lower trading costs result in higher profits. Another direct trading cost is Swap/Roll-Over Interest fees. Many forex brokers will charge a swap/rollover fee when a position remains open overnight and is carried into the next trading day. This fee accounts for the interest rate differential between the underlying interest rates of the two currencies that make up the pair. This fee may be positive (a credit) or negative (a charge) depending on the currency pair and the position (long or short) that is carried over. Many of the best forex brokers do not charge this fee at all. The best way to calculate the trading fees associated with a broker is to trade on a demo account and keep track of the accumulated fees. Administrative fees should not be overlooked. These may include fees for making a withdrawal or deposit, using technology, of for lack of trading activity. While these fees may seem trivial and negligent, they could add up. Most of the best forex brokers do not charge these types of fees.

How are forex currency pairs traded? The best forex brokers offer quotes and make-markets for all the Major currencies and the crosses currency pairs. These are the most popular and widely traded currency pairs. Consequently, spreads are very competitive for these currency pairs amongst the best forex brokers. Most brokers also list and trade the exotic currency pairs. The spreads and volume for exotic currency pairs are very often different from the major or cross currencies. Traders need to ensure that the brokers being considered to offer all the currency pairs to be traded. This information should be readily available on the websites of all the best forex brokers.

How to find the best forex brokers? Quality of Execution The quality of execution refers to the amount of price slippage that is experienced when an order is placed and executed. During volatile market conditions, executions may take too long and slippage can become excessive and may result in trading losses. Slippage is limited to a tolerable amount amongst the best forex brokers. Stop and limit orders restrictions should also be taken into account. Some brokers require a specified price interval from the current inside market from which stops, and limit orders can be placed. Another important factor is whether a broker allows hedging; not all brokers do.

Leverage The amount of leverage offered by a brokerage will ultimately determine the capital requirements necessary to trade at the desired scale. The amount of leverage allowed

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will vary from broker to broker and by the size of an account. Larger accounts are allowed less leverage. Almost all the best brokers offer various lot size denominations in addition to a standard lot of 100,000 units. These include mini-lots of 10,000 units, micro-lots of 1,000 units, and some go as small as nano-lots of 100 units. These allow traders to trades with smaller size and gradually scale up.

Technology Computerized trading platforms and tools have become an important part of trading all financial markets, especially the forex market. Traders that make effective use of trading technology have a tremendous advantage. Most of the best forex brokers offer multiple trading platforms to their customers. Perhaps the most popular trading platform used by forex traders is MetaTrader4 (MT4). It contains comprehensive technical analysis capabilities, excellent trade execution, and is fully mobile. It also includes the Meta Editor and its MQL4 Programming Language. With this component custom trading strategies can be developed, back-tested, and automated. Some brokers also offer MetaTrader5 (MT5), which is an upgraded version of MT4. Additionally, many of the best forex brokers also offer in-house proprietary trading platforms. Many of these proprietary platforms are as good as or better than MT4. Quality market data and research are made available by the higher end best forex brokers. A trading simulator is critical to a novice trader for learning and developing trading skills and strategies. Most of the best forex brokers offer demo accounts to their customers with fully operational trading simulators. Some brokers may have limitations on how long a trader can have a demo account without having a real account. This should be researched in order to prevent having a demo account discontinued while testing a trading strategy. The best forex brokers provide their customers with educational materials such as tutorials, trading courses, seminars, and one-on-one coaching.

How do I know if my broker is regulated? There are numerous forex market regulatory agencies throughout the world that serve to protect customers from unscrupulous brokers that seek to perpetrate fraudulent deeds on unsuspecting customers. The United States has the National Futures Association (NFA) and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Britain has the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Japan has the Financial Services Agency (FSA) just to name a few. All the best forex brokers proudly display on their website that they are governed by and adhere to the regulations on a reputable regulatory agency. This gives their customers a sense of security. Brokers are also very transparent about the banking and security arrangements they have for their customerâ€™s funds, another very important issue that attracts business to the best forex brokers.

Customer Service The level of customer service is what separates the best forex brokers from mediocre brokers. In the course of trading, there will inevitably be issues with bad trade

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executions and technical problems. How a forex broker’s customer service department handles the problems will determine if customers continue to trade with them. While phone and email support are fine, live customer service agents provide the highest level of satisfaction and are only provided by the best forex brokers.

Broker’s Reputation Today’s use of social media makes it possible for customers to publicize any dissatisfaction or bad experiences with a brokerage. Consequently, brokerages make an effort to protect their reputations. The brokerage’s executive management, its corporate structure, background, and history is usually posted on their website and is made public and transparent. In today’s competitive forex brokerage environment, all brokerages have to contend with good and bad reviews posted on social media. Reading some of these reviews, good and bad, will highlight any red flags. Forex trading is an exciting and fast-paced world where you have to constantly have your finger on the pulse of everything that is new and trending. One crucial aspect is finding reliable and reputable forex brokers who you can trust. If you are a forex beginner who is just trying to find your footing in the world of forex, then one of the things you need to think seriously and patiently about your forex broker and the best stock trading platform for you. A forex broker is essential to serve as the middleman or the platform between you, the forex trader, and the forex market. The forex broker is in charge of letting you buy or sell currency pairs without all the hassle. Gone are the days when you needed a huge amount of money for investment since forex brokers allow even those who only want to dip their toe in the venture to try it out. The way these top forex brokers make money is by taking a percent whenever you make a trade. Since you are sharing your profits with them, it is vital that you find the one that will help you make the most out of your new business venture. Finding the right forex broker that will meet all your needs can be challenging. This is why we have compiled a list of the top 10 best forex brokers for 2020! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced trader, it is still good to know about any up-and-coming brokers to keep an eye on. Who knows, with our best forex broker comparison you may find your ideal candidate on the list! Read on to get to know the best of the best in brokerage.

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Forex Brokers Reviews for 2020 1. Forex.com

Forex.com is one of the most well-known forex brokers around, and for good reason. It is reputable and has been around since 2001. It is also monitored in a lot of countries around the world. It offers a wide variety of options for Forex and CFD traders. It is one of the safest forex brokers bets in terms of risk and is user-friendly as well. It offers versatility and ease-of-access too since it features a flexible desktop and mobile interface. You will also be able to easily monitor your forex trades through the TradingView charts incorporated into the platform. This convenient feature allows for beginners to ease into their newfound roles as forex traders with as much help as they can get.

2. IG

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Founded in 1974, IG is the frontrunner in the world of online trading. It is famous for spearheading the offering of contracts for difference and spread betting, helping solidify its foothold in the forex industry. IG covers a vast area as their traders have access to over 15, 000 products that encompass multiple asset classes. These include bonds, commodities, forex, CFDs on shares, among many others. It is a well-trusted company that fostered the trust of around 130, 000 clients globally, with 350, 000 transactions being made every day. IG also offers competitive rates that are worth looking into if you are in the market for a new forex broker.

3. Saxo Bank

Focusing more on retail forex and multi-asset brokerages, Saxo Bank boasts of more than a million transactions per day and has around $16,000,000 just in assets. Its winning points are that of competitive pricing, responsive and reliable customer service, quality output, easy and comprehensive trading platforms, and the fact that it offers 30,000 CFDs. Saxo Bank is the best fit for a web-based platform, which will fully showcase the high-quality market research they have, along with their corresponding commentaries. Its edge is also that it has enticing forex spread and commissions that has truly set it in the top 10 forex brokers in the world.

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4. XTB

While XTB is first and foremost a CFD and forex broker, you can also utilise this powerhouse of a platform to trade with stocks. It also has a global presence that is present in over 10 offices all over the globe. We recommend this platform if you are a forex or CFD trader that is on the lookout for great funding that is complemented by an efficient withdrawal process and detailed research tools. For those that are beginners in forex trading, this will also be a great entry point as it features a fast and user-friendly way in which you can open your account. Forex trading can be confusing and daunting enough on its own, so the accessibility offered by XTB may give you some respite.

5. FXCM

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FXCM directs its spotlight onto retail trading. It has been a pioneer in forex offerings in terms of retail traders since 1999, and we do not see them losing this dominance any time soon. This is the perfect trading platform for those who identify themselves as high-volume traders, algorithmic traders, and traders that simply have a knack for premium quality market research and dynamic charting tools. However, FXCM may be a bit daunting for newcomers to the forex scene. Since it is equipped with a trading station platform that has algorithmic trading tools in its arsenal, a beginner may get confused with what all those words mean. In spite of that, it can also be its greatest strength. FXCM offers top-notch educational resources that will definitely aid you on your journey to becoming a brilliant forex trader. A great contribution to our top forex brokers list.

6. Dukascopy

Founded by a mathematician in 2004, Dukascopy was built out of a Swiss brokerage house and remains to be one of the top forex brokers in the world. Dukascopy focuses on forex and CFD traders and offers competitive pricing. In spite of its competitive rates, it still offers more than your moneyâ€™s worth by giving you access to 375 CFD markets. Since it was founded by a mathematician, it only follows that the platform supports algorithmic trading as well. Even if it packs in such amazing features, Dukascopy ensures that the platform will be smooth and accessible throughout all operating systems and devices.

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7. Ameritrade

TD Ameritrade features a thinkorswim platform that is boosted by around 80 currency pairs, and further enhanced by formidable trading tools and research materials. Ameritrade is still one of the very few brokerages that offer retail forex trading in the United States. This platform particularly caters to only US-based traders but, despite its sole focus, it houses more than 11.5 million funded client accounts. On top of that, it even offers investors stocks, mutual funds, futures, forex trading, bonds, ETS, and options.

8. CMC Markets

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CMC Markets has steadily become one of the leaders when it comes to CFD brokerages and retail forex. This forex broker boasts of almost 10, 000 CFD instruments encompassing major asset classes which include securities markets, forex, and commodities. CMC Markets really does have a strong foothold in the forex world since it even has the numbers to back up the claim. With an astounding 60, 000 clients worldwide and 15 global offices, there is no doubt as to why CMC Markets made it to the best of 2020. Hereâ€™s the standout fact about this forex broker: it has the largest selection of currency pairs in the industry right now!

9. Oanda

Whenever you mention Oanda in the company of veteran forex traders, you will most likely hear recognition coming from them. This is because this forex broker has been offering investors a means for spot forex and CFDs as early as 1996. Oanda definitely has the enticing traits of a reliable trading platform and attractive trading costs, yet it sets itself apart by swearing by its quality and transparency. It may be for these reasons why it has customers from virtually every continent in the world. Its flexibility should also be given merit since it offers more leeway in terms of lot sizes in comparison to regular brokers.

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10. Alpari

Just because Alpari is the 10th on our top forex brokers list, does not mean that this broker is lacking. It simply means that these providers are going neck-to-neck to reach number one. Alpari is definitely one of the big names in the trading industry and considered extremely reliable. It is proud to have 20 years of history under its belt, and claiming two million cents and 8 global offices throughout three continents with pride. It now dubs itself as Alpari International since it is popularly known for its amazing dedication when it comes to keeping their customers happy and satisfied. Alpari seems to be improving in all aspects with every month that passes, and there really is no way but up for this forex powerhouse. While we have mentioned the top 10 of the best forex brokers in 2020, we believe that itâ€™s time to give due acclaim to those who showcase the most potential as well. In the following list, we picked out two of the fresh new forex brokers who we see the most potential in. It may be a good idea for you to check them out and test the waters!

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Two More Hot Forex Brokers 1. HotForex

HotForex is distinct already just by its fresh take on a forex name, yet it had only been around since 2008. Their focus is on a stellar customer service platform that will address the needs of their clients. This is a good strategy for them since one of the most compelling elements of a good broker is receiving feedback from their clients. By gearing their business model towards the needs of their customers, they may be taking all the right steps.

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2. Pepperstone

Launched in Australia, Pepperstone only materialized in 2010 and has stayed strong in the forex market nine years later. Their focus is on being a forex and CFD broker, whilst juggling to incorporate good customer service. It also features an easily understandable and easy-to-use platform that will be perfect for beginners. Now you have the top forex brokers list, its time to master your skill! Whatever level of experience, Platinum Trading Academy has the course perfect for your needs. 1) The Platinum Forex Foundation Course 2) The Platinum Forex Masters Course 3) The Platinum Forex Elite Course 4) The Platinum Cryptocurrency Courses Thank you for reading our best forex broker 2020 blog, and if you are looking for the best and most trusted Broker for trading forex, we hope our detailed reviews and guides assist you in making the correct decision. All forex brokers are evaluated based on their spreads, commissions, trading platforms and currency pairs. Remember to always take low spreads, commission and costs in trading, real-time data and trading tools into consideration. Generally, Professional Traders choose their forex broker according to their own trading style. If you need advice on which forex broker in 2020 is the perfect match for your trading style and goals, then book a free forex trading consultation with us today! Top 3 Points for clients based in the UK to bear in mind when selecting the best forex broker in 2020! 1) Make sure the FCA- Financial Conduct Authority regulates you Forex broker. (If you forex broker goes down you will be protected by the FSCS for ÂŁ50,000) 2) Make sure youâ€™re that you Broker has been around for at least ten years 3) Make sure your Forex broker is registered on the stock exchange.

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Good Morning, As a trader who is just starting their journey, it is important to understand that platforms online can assist in trading. The best forex trading software shouldnâ€™t be used solely as the cause of the trade, it is there to assist you in various decisions and entry points. However, having a good forex knowledge base will still be required in order to use forex trading software. There are many pieces of forex software out there that will open, close and manage positions on your behalf. Using this software to your advantage is where you will gain the edge.

TRADING SOFTWARE Trading platforms or terminals are often used to connect the trader to the market when it comes to retail traders, this platform will be through a broker. There are also brokers who are ECN or STP Brokers, this type of platform will connect you to the broker and then to the market.

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Platform Features These platforms should also be used as tools when looking to trade with technical analysis which has been mentioned before in our articles. Most verified platforms will offer such features as alerts, scanning, back testing, and automatic charting.

Charts Charts are of course the backbone of what a trader needs every day, without charts it makes trading almost impossible. You will be given many different options on charts such as timeframes, candlesticks or bars, lines or dots. These will all effect the type of visual you have on the chart and how you wish to analyse the charts. The charts will be giving you a second to a second live feed of constant price updates, other markets donâ€™t always offer this but due to the nature of forex trading, it is necessary. Charting platforms will also provide tools such as support and resistance lines and other technical analysis for you to use. This helps you find a strategy and to keep everything on one platform rather than chopping and changing.

Trading Many platforms will give you the offer of one-click trading, this is a useful feature for those are scalping the market. This will allow you to take a trade-in just a few clicks of the mouse in seconds. The best forex brokers in the financial markets will give you free forex trading software to enable you to trade forex with proficiency. One of the most common forex trading software readily available on the markets would be Meta Trader 4, and this can be downloaded from this link. You can start demo trading almost instantaneously.

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Back testing Back testing is very important when it comes to forex trading and technical analysis, this is because it allows you to test a trading strategy as the real market movement occurs. As the saying goes, practice as you will play the game, this is the exact same thing. Practising on the actual market and understanding how your trades would have turned out allows you to predict future market movement better. Back testing, however, isn’t always available on all platforms and may require an additional fee, please ensure to check this before committing to a platform.

Coding Coding allows traders the ability to customise their own indicators in a way that suits them and their strategy, you can either download these indicators or use existing ones on the platform to customise.

Conclusion on Platform features Considering all the above, the important thing that traders forget is the speed of the execution. If you have a slow network connection it will affect your entry which will, in turn, change potential profits and losses. This is especially important if you are scalping, however, if you are swing trading its not something to worry about.

Platform Selection criteria Considering the article you have read today, you may be wondering ‘where do I start?’. Firstly remember researching platforms is free, so take your time and don’t rush into one. They all have benefits and drawbacks, if you are unsure then go for the most popular platforms. Ensure it is compatible with your device, always trade a demo on the platform first to get used to using the features and trading software. It should be second nature for you to use as you don’t want to be thinking about how to use the platform as well as analysing the charts. Remember your trading platform is your primary resource which connects you to the market, ensures you are happy with it before committing to it. There’s plenty to choose from, if you happen to be a Platinum Client, we can recommend a few different types for you too. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our blog on the best free forex trading software. If you’re interested in our own forex trading software, then simply get in touch and we’d be more than happy to explain it in further detail. Simply sign up for our free consultation, and learn exactly how Platinum can further your trading career! From our Trading System to our Trading Strategies, you’ll gain an insight into the markets that you never thought possible. Join today!

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FOREX TRADING VIDEO the platinum trading academyâ€™s end of day trading strategy

Trading at the end of the day is perfect for those in a full-time vocation and can yield in the region of 1,800 pips per year. Turn on the PC after work and start making money by using this consistently reliable forex trading strategy. We have three End of Day trading Strategies that work on London Close, New York Close and Asian Close. Book your end of day Forex Trading Session today! Learn to trade after the London Close!

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Today we will be discussing our Profitable News Trading Strategy! Did you know that trading the news has been one of the most feared events by forex traders? Today we have deciphered trading forex news events for our Traders!

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After numerous consultations and conclusive research, we found that most retail traders are frustrated with the deluge of technical indicators. This overload of information is confusing and ineffective. Most retail traders tend to use multiple trend trading indicators and signal systems to help predict market movements, which is flawless in theory, but markets do not move based on indicators. Bankers and big Financial Institutions are always making huge amounts of money from trading Forex with Forex trading strategies that work in real-time. Markets move each day based on the Institutional Order Flow. Understanding how the institutional trading world works is the key to being a successful professional trader in the retail market, rather than trying to guess how the banks trade. The Platinum methodology embraces the Institutional methods of trading. We educate our members who would like to become professional day traders or swing traders to think like Institutional Traders rather than Retail Traders. Trading in the same style will not only be profitable but also far less stressful for the retail trader. We want you to be making your trading decisions based on confirmed entry points and be confident with each trade that you make.

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