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FX TradingThe program includes support for FX trading of spots and forwards if your provider supports it. You can place and execute deals on both asset classes and follow the deals of the day to get a full overview of FX deals. The following windows are available for FX Trading:
• FX Spots Window - Enables a grid view which can be customized to view selected spot currencies • FX Forward Window - Enables a grid view which can be customized to view selected forward currencies • Trading Window - Providing overview of your Deals and Deal Requests • New Deal Window - Standard window for placing both spot and forward orders
FX Spots WindowThe FX Spots window is the main window for displaying spot prices in the terminal. It is a grid consisting of the spots of your selection which can easily be customized.
Each spot in the grid consists of:
• Name of currency cross • Button to view a chart of the spot • High/Low • The Sell and Buy price • Tick indicator to display positive/negative change on price
Currency setupBefore you can use the FX Spots Window, you need to add the currency pairs you want to follow. The currency setup can be accessed by clicking the "+" sign in the spot grid or by clicking the wrench icon in the top left corner followed by "Edit currency pairs".
There are two ways to add a new cross rate to the grid: By typing in the cross in the top left field or by click on the available currencies in the window. Typing in a cross and pressing "enter" or "add" will move that cross to the "Selected currencies list". Typing in an unavailable cross the field will turn red and adding it in incorrect order will make the field yellow. When selecting a cross by using the mouse unavailable crosses will go from bold to normal.
FX Forwards WindowThe FX Forwards Window gives you a quick overview selected currency pairs.
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