How to trade

Trading is all about never ending process of constant learning and moving one's own boundaries. Articles, videos, lectures, and tutorials, which you will find here, are aimed to ease this process as much as possible.

How to trade

  1. How to trade on exchange
    If you are determined to roll up your sleeves and embark on a trader's career, this article can serve as a stepping stone.
    Read time: 10 min
  2. How to trade stock indices
    The primary purpose of stock indices is to point out the viability of certain regions or market sectors. If you want to know how to speculating, then read on.
    Read time: 10 min
  3. How to trade precious metals
    This article that could serve as a stepping stone for all of you who are considering trading in precious metals but lack the basic information.
    Read time: 8 min
  4. Why and how to trade silver
    What affects the price of silver, when it’s the right time to invest in silver, and what ways can be chosen for that? This article discusses this.
    Read time: 10 min
  5. Why and how to trade gold
    Is it worth investing in gold these days? If you decide to really invest in gold, there are several ways to do so. So which one to choose? You will find out all this within the next 10 minutes.
    Read time: 10 min

Characteristics of symbols

There's a wide variety of trading symbols to choose from in Purple Trading. Articles in this section will get you up close and personal with the most traded ones.

  1. AUDCAD
    The AUDCAD currency cross displays the exchange rate between the quotation currency, the Canadian dollar, and the Australian dollar (the base currency).
    Read time: 10 min
  2. AUDUSD
    The AUDUSD pair is one of the major currency pairs in the world. It is nicknamed the "Aussie," thus, if someone is speaking about the Aussie (dollar), it is the AUDUSD pair.
    Read time: 7 min
  3. EU STOXX 50 Index
    The EURO STOXX 50 Index represents the performance of the 50 largest companies among the 20 supersectors in terms of free-float market cap in Eurozone countries.
    Read time: 8 min
  4. USDCHF
    The USDCHF pair is one of the major currency pairs in the world. It is nicknamed the "Swissie," thus, if someone is speaking about the Swissie (dollar), it is the USDCHF pair.
    Read time: 7 min
  5. DAX
    The DAX index (Deutscher Aktienindex (German stock index)) is the German stock market index consisting of the 40 major German companies.
    Read time: 10 min

cTrader

  1. cTrader: Demo account
    How to easily run the cTrader trading platform on a free Purple Trading demo account.
    Read time: 5 min
    Contains  video
  2. cTrader vs MetaTrader4: Overview of basic functions
    Comparison of basic operational functions of cTrader and MetaTrader 4 trading platforms.
    Read time: 5 min
    Contains  video
  3. cTrader vs MetaTrader4: Charting
    Comparison of creating, modifying, and managing charts on the cTrader and MetaTrader 4 trading platforms.
    Read time: 5 min
    Contains  video
  4. cTrader vs MetaTrader 4: Placing orders
    Comparison of one of the most basic functions that trading platforms offer - placing orders.
    Read time: 5 min
    Contains  video
  5. cTrader vs MetaTrader4: Risk management
    Comparison of risk management functions on the cTrader and MetaTrader 4 trading platforms.
    Read time: 5 min
    Contains  video

MetaTrader 4

  1. How to use the MetaTrader4 platform: Download and installation
    MetaTrader 4 can be used to trade many other markets including indices, cryptocurrencies, and commodities in the form of CFDs. We will show you how to download and install MT4 on your PC
    Read time: 7 min
    Contains  video
  2. How to use the MetaTrader4 platform: Basic configuration and navigation
    MetaTrader 4 can be used to trade many other markets including indices, cryptocurrencies, and commodities in the form of CFDs. Today, we will show you how to configure MT4.
    Read time: 8 min
    Contains  video
  3. How to use the MetaTrader4 platform: Placing trading orders
    Placing orders on MetaTrader 4 is extremely easy. Let's start by distinguishing two basic types of orders that you can place: immediate execution and pending orders.
    Read time: 5 min
    Contains  video
  4. How to use the MetaTrader4 platform: Open position management
    Rational position management is the basis of profitable forex trading and the only way to avoid unnecessary losses
    Read time: 7 min
    Contains  video
  5. How to use indicators in MetaTrader4 trading platform
    MetaTrader 4 indicators are key technical analysis tools that can help you identify market trends and confirm or reject your forecasts of future price movements.
    Read time: 7 min
    Contains  video
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 76.60 % of retail investors lose their capital when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.