Disliked{quote} It should be this way, but a lot of traders use unrealistically large accounts and lots in demo trading, which leads to unrealistic expectations.Ignored
How long did you trade demo before opening a real account 32 replies
Alpari demo account, is it in real real time? 26 replies
difference in real prices on Demo and real micro account 10 replies
Any MIG users? Different candle close times between MIG demo and MT4 demo? 9 replies
IBFX changed their demo policy, where can I get an unlimited demo? 9 replies
DislikedDemo trading is important for beginner and seasoned trader alike. Beginners use demo accounts to hone their skills. Seasoned traders can use demo accounts to test new strategies and modifications to existing strategies.Ignored
Disliked{quote} It should be this way, but a lot of traders use unrealistically large accounts and lots in demo trading, which leads to unrealistic expectations.Ignored
Disliked{quote} Thus defeating the entire purpose of demo trading. It's a waste if people don't trade on demo accounts as they would on live accounts. It is important for new traders to understand that if used scrupulously demo account can work in their favor. It is not a toy to be played with for fun.Ignored
DislikedContinuously, consistently and successfully demo testing + Good results on the backtest (no blows registered ; low drawdown ; steady grow) = Promising reason for trying the strategy on liveIgnored
DislikedThe main issue with Demo accounts stands with the person trading, some (not all but in my opinion the most) of the people are not trading the same way on the demo account as they trade on a real account. it's a good way to test a new strategy while you already know the basics but not sure how good it is for the long term, just to hold a demo account. Of course, it's a good step to begin with, but the next step is to take some real money, let's say 1000 EUR, and try to invest it carefully by following some steps or you technique believe in.Ignored