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Is a demo account really neccassary?
Anggota Sejak Jan 14, 2010
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Aug 05, 2012 at 07:44
Anggota Sejak Jan 14, 2010
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What do you think? Nowadays, when you can open an account with as minimal as $1 deposit, does a demo account works for the best interest of the trader or not?
I will clarify; the point of a demo account is to get a feel of forex trading, however it creates the psychological illusion of not caring of any losses/wins and taking enormous risk without having to confront consequences (psychological side).
Short term, a new forex trader won't need to deposit any funds to try trading, however longer term, he/she is most likely to lose his/her first deposit after trading a demo as those are 2 different trading environments.
So why not start with a real account in the first place? A demo account will just make a newbie trader over confident thus causing him to deposit more than what he/she would deposit for testing purposes in the first place. Therefore, I think a demo account is simply disastrous for new traders and is actually achieving the opposite of what it should.
I will clarify; the point of a demo account is to get a feel of forex trading, however it creates the psychological illusion of not caring of any losses/wins and taking enormous risk without having to confront consequences (psychological side).
Short term, a new forex trader won't need to deposit any funds to try trading, however longer term, he/she is most likely to lose his/her first deposit after trading a demo as those are 2 different trading environments.
So why not start with a real account in the first place? A demo account will just make a newbie trader over confident thus causing him to deposit more than what he/she would deposit for testing purposes in the first place. Therefore, I think a demo account is simply disastrous for new traders and is actually achieving the opposite of what it should.
Anggota Sejak Jan 14, 2010
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Aug 05, 2012 at 14:19
Anggota Sejak Jan 14, 2010
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Abhinav posted:
But demo accounts are andavantageous for experimenting new skills or strategies. We can test new strategies without risking money.
Let me correct myself - it is indeed good for testing new strategies, however what I meant is using it for a long time by newbie traders, getting them to lose grip from the real world.
Anggota Sejak Jan 14, 2010
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Anggota Sejak Jul 03, 2012
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Anggota Sejak Jul 05, 2012
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Aug 06, 2012 at 09:46
Anggota Sejak Jul 05, 2012
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Yes, I agree with you. No deposit bonus are good for newbies. I am too using one.
TheLastBear posted:
I prefer PaxForex No Deposit Bonus. You get $200, and the money you make you may keep and it may be transferred to your real account. It makes much more sense to me and you don't waste your time.
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Anggota Sejak May 03, 2012
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Aug 15, 2012 at 09:06
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Anggota Sejak May 03, 2012
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I have traded both a Live and Demo account. I feel like I managed to get a better grasp of my system through using a demo account. I understand that the feeds are not the same, however it helped me develop my ideas. I never thought of it as a quick money making scheme nor did I take huge risks with the demo account, I treated it as if it was real money which I believe is what most people do wrong.
Anggota Sejak Jan 14, 2010
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Aug 15, 2012 at 12:55
Anggota Sejak Jan 14, 2010
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btate91 posted:
I treated it as if it was real money which I believe is what most people do wrong.
I think that's exactly the problem! People starting to trade with a demo account cannot treat it as a real account simply because they have never experienced with a real account.
All in all, a demo is very useful as long as you know it's just that - a demo.
Anggota Sejak Jul 23, 2020
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Anggota Sejak Jun 16, 2021
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Jun 16, 2021 at 05:24
Anggota Sejak Jun 16, 2021
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For me, demo accounts have proven to be a great medium to practice. They have helped me in getting to know about the trading conditions without any risk of actual money and I consider it one of the best sources of learning especially for beginners.
Anggota Sejak May 27, 2021
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Jul 05, 2021 at 12:18
Anggota Sejak May 27, 2021
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Demo account is not necessary but it can help you understand the trading market in a better way, that too without risking your money. In my initial days, I demo traded for 3 months just to be confident enough before going ahead with the live accounts. I learned almost everything from trading to spreads and how actually the indicators are used. These things help you in your future.
Anggota Sejak Jul 23, 2020
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Anggota Sejak Mar 17, 2021
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Dec 18, 2021 at 20:21
Anggota Sejak Mar 17, 2021
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siochauland posted:I think it is very necessary to learn how to trade.
Demo account is not necessary but it can help you understand the trading market in a better way, that too without risking your money. In my initial days, I demo traded for 3 months just to be confident enough before going ahead with the live accounts. I learned almost everything from trading to spreads and how actually the indicators are used. These things help you in your future.
Anggota Sejak Mar 16, 2021
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Dec 20, 2021 at 02:07
Anggota Sejak Mar 16, 2021
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Newcomers need to use the demo platform. Basic knowledge can be gained in this. And if you are not interested in demo trading, which means you have no interest in profit/loss, then you can use a mini account.
Emotion will work even if it is a little bit. We have to strengthen this place.
Emotion will work even if it is a little bit. We have to strengthen this place.
Dec 20, 2021 at 12:00
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Anggota Sejak Jul 02, 2020
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ForwardX posted:I agree - see demo trading as a trial run without the added pressure of losing money. Your system should be tested thoroughly before going live. The main thing for me is to gain trust in your system, then you eliminate most of your personal inputs that can have a big negative influence on your trading success. I would go so far as to say you need at least a 100 consistent trades, then you do not have to guess about the profitability of your system.
Yes, it helps in making aware of the trading environment as well as helps to test the trading strategies before going live.
It is also a good way to compare different/new currencies before live trading.
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