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How to make your first trade with markets.com

Mar 4, 2024
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How to make your first trade with markets com

 

If you are wondering, ‘How can I start trading?’ then look no further! Here, we are going to go through how you can make your first trade with markets.com step-by-step.

Let’s get started:

Step 1: Log in to your markets.com app – if you do not have a markets.com account, you can find more information on how to get started HERE

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘trade’ tab at the bottom left of the app or the ‘search’ tool on desktop.

Step 3: Find an asset that you would like to start trading.

Step 4: Select the ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ option and input how much of that asset you would like to add to your portfolio.

Congratulations! You have now opened your first trade with markets.com.

 

Congratulations first trade with markets com

 

It must be noted that just because the trading experience is smooth when using the markets.com platform, this does not mean that trading in the financial markets is easy. Trading is a high-risk activity and users are highly encouraged to conduct their own research before starting to trade.

 

One way you can become more informed about trading and financial markets is through our education centre. Here you can learn how to develop a trading strategy, trading techniques and more.

Alternatively, if you have any questions about making trades with markets.com or anything else to do with using the markets.com trading app, you can visit our FAQs or get in touch with our customer support team at support@markets.com and they will be happy to help you.


Risk Warning: this article represents only the author’s views and is for reference only. It does not constitute investment advice or financial guidance, nor does it represent the stance of the Markets.com platform.When considering shares, indices, forex (foreign exchange) and commodities for trading and price predictions, remember that trading CFDs involves a significant degree of risk and could result in capital loss.Past performance is not indicative of any future results. This information is provided for informative purposes only and should not be construed to be investment advice. Trading cryptocurrency CFDs and spread bets is restricted for all UK retail clients. 

Zachariah Walker
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