Online trading of financial markets continues to attract thousands of new entrants every day. There are a few defining decisions to consider before starting to trade, however, and selecting the right trading platform is one of them. This article will compare MetaTrader4 (also known as MT4), the retail-and-broker favorite, against NinjaTrader, the leader in the independent category, which has failed to gain traction outside of the US market. Both platforms are available as a free download, but hidden costs do exist.
History shows that weekend price gaps usually get filled quickly in the Forex market. This can be the basis for an easy and profitable trading strategy, suitable for Forex beginners. Here, the data and trading plan for a Forex gap trading system are revealed.