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  • #2,081
  • Edited 9:33am Sep 8, 2011 9:22am | Edited 9:33am
The FXCM Currency Trading Expo begins tomorrow at 9:30am PDT (16:30 GMT) and we will be broadcasting live from the expo onto FXCMExpo.com. The webpage has not launched yet, but I will post the link later today or early tomorrow. A total of 13 workshops will be broadcast live, including a workshop series on the characteristics of profitable traders hosted by David Rodriguez on Friday.

In between the workshops, there will also be interviews and Q&A with the DailyFX analysts hosted by myself and Jaclyn Sales along with Q&A. Questions can be sent by twitter to @FXCM and @JasonForex during the interview sessions. You can also send questions via twitter during the workshops for the DailyFX analysts and I'll do my best to get them answered during the 10 minute Q&A at the end of the workshop. Please make sure to include the hashtag #FXCMexpo in your tweet when sending questions.

The workshop schedule is below and I will post the link to website for watching the broadcast later today or early tomorrow. The times are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (GMT - 7) and GMT:

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Please stop by and say hello if you are at the expo. I will be floating around the exhibit hall and workshops during the weekend, and maybe we will even interview you

-Jason
  • #2,082
  • Sep 8, 2011 11:28am Sep 8, 2011 11:28am
Would I be welcome?

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  • #2,083
  • Sep 9, 2011 2:46am Sep 9, 2011 2:46am
That's awesome, Jason! Will they also be archived so that we can watch them later?
  • #2,084
  • Sep 9, 2011 10:00am Sep 9, 2011 10:00am
Quoting Forex5050
That's awesome, Jason! Will they also be archived so that we can watch them later?
Hey Forex5050,

More than likely yes, but it will take at least a month or two to edit and post them to the website.

-Jason
  • #2,085
  • Sep 9, 2011 10:02am Sep 9, 2011 10:02am
Quoting Jason Rogers

The workshop schedule is below and I will post the link to website for watching the broadcast later today or early tomorrow.
The webpage for the live broadcast is up and running www.fxcmexpo.com/live . Remember to direct any questions to @FXCM or @JasonForex during the Q&A sessions with the analysts. The first workshop broadcast begins today at 12:30pm ET.

-Jason
  • #2,086
  • Sep 10, 2011 9:49am Sep 10, 2011 9:49am
Quoting Jason Rogers
The FXCM Currency Trading Expo begins tomorrow at 9:30am PDT (16:30 GMT) and we will be broadcasting live from the expo onto www.FXCMExpo.com/live.
One small change to the Saturday schedule I posted previously. The final workshop being streamed online at 3pm PDT has been changed to "Developing a Trading Plan with Ilya Spivak". Here's today's schedule being streamed at www.fxcmexpo.com/live :

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  • #2,087
  • Sep 12, 2011 4:41pm Sep 12, 2011 4:41pm
I am not sure if it's the right place to ask, anyway. I am just looking at FXCM demo market depth and I am puzzled. The bids are higher than offers and vice versa. Maybe it's me but isn't the buyer usually want buy for less and the seller sell higher? Anyone care to explain? Thanks
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  • #2,088
  • Sep 13, 2011 1:23am Sep 13, 2011 1:23am
Erm, where can we find the option to make use of the depth as per previous post?

Thanks
H
  • #2,089
  • Sep 13, 2011 12:04pm Sep 13, 2011 12:04pm
Quoting andrew93
I am not sure if it's the right place to ask, anyway. I am just looking at FXCM demo market depth and I am puzzled. The bids are higher than offers and vice versa. Maybe it's me but isn't the buyer usually want buy for less and the seller sell higher? Anyone care to explain? Thanks
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Hey Andrew93,

Bid/ask prices can be tricky so I'll explain. For now, think of the bid and ask price as separate from market depth. For every FXCM symbol, you will see a sell price (bid) and a buy price (ask). The sell price is the rate that you can sell and the buy price is the rate that you can buy. Easy enough right?

The difference between the sell price and buy price is the spread, which is how we make money (we make about 1 pip on every trade). After you immediately open a trade, you have a floating loss equal to the spread. If the price moves in your favor beyond the spread, then you have a profit.

Take EUR/USD for example: right now the sell price is 1.3703(X) and the buy price is 1.3705(X). Please note, X is the 5th digit in the price and we won't worry about that right now. We will assume the 5th digit is 0.

The difference between the buy/sell price is 2pips (1.3705 - 1.3703). This means you can currently buy at 1.3705 or sell at 1.3703. If you buy at 1.3705, then you can immediately sell at 1.3703 (assuming prices don't move).

Buy low/sell high is an investing rule of thumb and you are absolutely correct that it can be used as a part of a trading strategy.

Good luck demo trading and keep the questions coming!

- Jason
  • #2,090
  • Edited 2:40pm Sep 13, 2011 12:18pm | Edited 2:40pm
Quoting HannesJoub
Erm, where can we find the option to make use of the depth as per previous post?

Thanks
H
Hi HannesJoub,

I think the previous post meant trading with volume. Depth of market is provided in the Active Trader platform - if you are using that platform let me know and I can explain.

For now, trading with volume:

What is volume?

Volume shows how many price ticks were shown on the Trading Station II during the chart´s time interval.

How do I add volume to my charts?

To add volume, right click inside the charts and select, "Show Tick Volume".

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How do I use volume?

Volume is typically used to identify convergence or divergence. For example:

•If volume is increasing and the price is increasing, then the price movement has been supported by increasing volume. This is convergence - volume and price are moving in the same direction.
•If volume is decreasing and the price is increasing, then the price movement has not been supported by increasing volume. This is divergence - volume and price are moving in opposite direction.

An example of convergence from EURUSD is below:

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I love using volume (or anything trading-related really) so if you have more questions, please ask!

Cheers,


- Jason
  • #2,091
  • Sep 13, 2011 12:34pm Sep 13, 2011 12:34pm
Hye Jason,

In the past, I raise an issue about unable to have any limit order for +-$50.00 for XAU/USD.

So, today I just do some limit order, and able to get + or - $150.00 from current price.

Have a nice day!
  • #2,092
  • Sep 14, 2011 3:15am Sep 14, 2011 3:15am
OK newbie question.
I've just installed FXCM Strategy Trader, I was previously using MT4 but I need tick data. I had an EA to generate ticks running but MT4 kept disconnecting randomly so the data was incomplete.. so here I am.

I can't seem to figure out how to zoom all the way out.. let me rephrase actually, it says I am zoomed all the way out but I can still make out candlesticks and their wicks. Is there anyway to zoom out past this point?
I have seen an image that seemed to be from strategy trader zoomed out further than I am.

Also how do I get the bid and ask price to show on the chart? And is it possible to get them displayed as lines throughout the chart as well as the flags on the right?

Sorry for the simpleton questions.

Thank you
  • #2,093
  • Edited 4:34am Sep 14, 2011 3:30am | Edited 4:34am
Quoting nhen
OK newbie question.
I've just installed FXCM Strategy Trader, I was previously using MT4 but I need tick data. I had an EA to generate ticks running but MT4 kept disconnecting randomly so the data was incomplete.. so here I am.

I can't seem to figure out how to zoom all the way out.. let me rephrase actually, it says I am zoomed all the way out but I can still make out candlesticks and their wicks. Is there anyway to zoom out past this point?
I have seen an image that seemed to be from strategy trader zoomed out further than I am.

Also how...
OK found answer to the first question

OK more newb questions.. How do I save a template for a chart I've just edited in order to apply it to other charts?
-- Figured out how this is meant to work, but I can't get it to do what I need.
I scalp using 00 - 25 - 50 - 00 and the mid lines in between them, I draw these lines up on my chart and trade off of them.
I like to have several charts open for each pair - 10 tick bar, 5M, 15M, 1H, and 4H - so I can switch between them.
The problem is that the template feature in strategy trader isn't recognising my lines as something worth saving in the form of a template. I have added and indicator and it saves but the lines do not. Is there anyway to achieve what I am trying to do without having to draw the lines on each different chart I open for each pair?

Cheers!
  • #2,094
  • Sep 14, 2011 2:04pm Sep 14, 2011 2:04pm
Hi nhen

I love where you are going with your questions.

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How do I save a template for a chart I've just edited in order to apply it to other charts?

You can save a chart template (indicators, stEAs) by right clicking inside a chart and selecting, "Format Study Template", and then click on Save.

To apply on another chart, right click inside the chart and select, "Format Study Template", select your template3 and click on Apply.

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I scalp using 00 - 25 - 50 - 00 and the mid lines in between them, I draw these lines up on my chart and trade off of them.The problem is that the template feature in strategy trader isn't recognising my lines as something worth saving in the form of a template.

Can you try saving these as workspaces? To save the workspace after you complete your changes, select file from the top left of the navigation menu > Save Workspace As.

Side note, Strategy Trader is completely customizable so we can likely create code for you to display whole numbers on every chart you apply it to as an indicator. If you are interested, send me an email at [email protected] and I will gladly look into this for you!

thanks,


- Jason
  • #2,095
  • Sep 14, 2011 10:02pm Sep 14, 2011 10:02pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
Hi nhen

I love where you are going with your questions.



You can save a chart template (indicators, stEAs) by right clicking inside a chart and selecting, "Format Study Template", and then click on Save.

To apply on another chart, right click inside the chart and select, "Format Study Template", select your template3 and click on Apply.



Can you try saving these as workspaces? To save the workspace after you complete your changes, select file from the top left of the navigation menu > Save Workspace As.

Side note,...
You rock mate, just typing you an email now.
I have saved it as a workspace but when I open a new chart (on same pair) within that workspace I have to draw the lines all over again.

I have another newb question.. when I adjust the space between candles so I can effectively see more of the chart it squishes price up against the right hand size. In MT4 there was a 'chart shift' feature so you could shift the PA left and have space on the right. Is that possible here?

So far this trading platform is worlds above MT4 for what I'm doing.. nice work guys. Offering completely customizable TFs is a great move and I can't help but feel a bit baffled that other platforms refuse to do this.
  • #2,096
  • Sep 14, 2011 11:11pm Sep 14, 2011 11:11pm
Quoting nhen
So far this trading platform is worlds above MT4 for what I'm doing.. nice work guys. Offering completely customizable TFs is a great move and I can't help but feel a bit baffled that other platforms refuse to do this.
Curious about the new features in Metatrader 5?

Please find below some of the features i think you'll like:

  1. The ability to trade forex, stocks, futures and options from one trading platform.
  2. An upgrade from MQL4 to MQL5 language to improve performance and to provide more programming options.
  3. Tick by tick strategy tester to obtain the most accurate historical results, excellent to back test automated forex trading strategies.
  4. Metatester 5 Agents Manager
  5. Advanced trading reports
  6. Depth Of Market
  7. 21 timeframe's available for analyzing the currency market.
  8. More order types are available for both demo and live trading.
  9. Buy Stop Limit and Sell Stop Limit pending orders now available.

OPPORTUNITY IS NOWHERE
  • #2,097
  • Sep 15, 2011 12:35am Sep 15, 2011 12:35am
Quoting Callisto
Curious about the new features in Metatrader 5?

Please find below some of the features i think you'll like: [list][*]The ability to trade forex, stocks, futures and options from one trading platform.[*]An upgrade from MQL4 to MQL5 language to improve performance and to provide more programming options.[*]Tick by tick strategy tester to obtain the most accurate historical results, excellent to back test automated forex trading strategies.[*]Metatester 5 Agents Manager[*]Advanced trading reports[*]Depth Of Market[*][b][color=blue]21...
Hey mate thanks for that but I've already checked out the trial of MT5 they have floating around. Still no usable tick charts and still no customizable TFs.
Their decision to leave those features out of MT5 is why I am done with them.
I don't doubt it's a great platform for some, but for me it is tiresome.
Maybe MT6 will have more hope.. ha
  • #2,098
  • Sep 15, 2011 5:23am Sep 15, 2011 5:23am
Hello, what can be the reason for this error?

http://xmages.net/storage/10/1/0/f/3...d/12b229b3.png

Is it a problem with EA or with My account?

Regards

Josef
  • #2,099
  • Sep 16, 2011 10:44am Sep 16, 2011 10:44am
Quoting nhen
OK newbie question.
I've just installed FXCM Strategy Trader, I was previously using MT4 but I need tick data. I had an EA to generate ticks running but MT4 kept disconnecting randomly so the data was incomplete.. so here I am.

I can't seem to figure out how to zoom all the way out.. let me rephrase actually, it says I am zoomed all the way out but I can still make out candlesticks and their wicks. Is there anyway to zoom out past this point?
I have seen an image that seemed to be from strategy trader zoomed out further than I am.

Also how do...
I don't know if you figured this out by now?
but you can export data from Trading station II to Excel
and thereafter import it into Strategy Trader.
I never done it my self but I read somewhere you could do that.
you might want to try it.
Bulls are stupid Animals!especially when Im short!
  • #2,100
  • Sep 16, 2011 11:26am Sep 16, 2011 11:26am
Quoting josef
Hello, what can be the reason for this error?

http://xmages.net/storage/10/1/0/f/3...d/12b229b3.png

Is it a problem with EA or with My account?

Regards

Josef
Hi Josef,

Is your account a EUR or GBP denominated account? If so, then can you right click inside the MarketWatch window and select "Show All". Do you see symbols that end in "eur" or "gbp". For example, do you see "EURUSDeur".

If you see symbols that end in "eur" or "gbp", then those are the symbols to apply your EAs or for trading.

Let me know if that works! If you are not on a EUR or GBP account, then please email me at [email protected] with your MT4 login so I can research other solutions.


- Jason
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