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Analysis, education and company news from our Dubai desk — practical reading for anyone trading Forex, indices and commodities.
How to Verify a Forex Broker's Regulatory Status in the UAE
Choosing a forex broker in the UAE involves more than comparing spreads, trading platforms or minimum deposits. Before opening an account, traders should establish which legal entity provides the service, which regulator supervises that entity and exactly what activities its licence permits.
How to Calculate Forex Trading Costs Before Opening a Position
Before opening a forex position, traders should understand not only the amount of margin required but also the potential cost of entering, holding and closing the trade. Spreads, commissions, slippage and overnight financing can all affect the final trading result.
CFD Trading in Dubai with SmartFIN
Explore global financial markets through Contracts for Difference (CFDs) with SmartFIN. Access available forex, gold, indices, commodities and other CFD instruments through the applicable trading account and platform arrangements.
How to Calculate the Total Cost of an XAU/USD Trade
The cost of an XAU/USD trade is not determined by the gold spread alone. Traders may also need to account for commissions, slippage, overnight financing, and currency conversion, depending on their account terms and trading activity.
CFD Trading Services in Dubai – Understand Your Provider
Choosing a CFD trading provider in Dubai requires more than comparing spreads or trading platforms. It is important to understand which legal entity provides the trading account, how orders are executed, what charges apply and which regulatory permissions are relevant.
CFD Trading Platform for Global Market Access
Access financial markets through a CFD trading platform that brings market prices, charts, trading tools and order management together in one environment.
Forex Trading and Financial Growth: Understanding Returns, Risk and Capital
Forex trading can generate gains or losses, but it does not provide a dependable path to financial growth. A financial plan also considers savings, debt, liquidity, investment goals and the ability to absorb losses.
How to Analyse Forex News Using an Economic Calendar
To analyze forex news, identify the release, compare its actual result with the forecast and previous reading, check revisions, and consider whether it changes interest-rate or growth expectations. Then observe the market response.
Why Did My Stop Loss Trigger When the MT5 Chart Didn’t Touch It?
A stop loss can trigger without the visible candle touching its level because the chart and the stop may use different prices. For typical OTC forex instruments, a sell position’s stop loss is checked against the ask price, while candles commonly show bid prices. The ask can reach your stop even when the displayed bid stays below it.
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