What are the most common chart types when trading?
The most common charts for traders include line charts, bar charts and candlestick charts. A line chart is a very basic chart that is useful for showing simple trend movements. On the contrary, bar charts and candlestick charts display complex data that defines the opening price, closing price, highest price and lowest price in a specified period.
How many chart types do you offer?
What are technical indicators?
A technical indicator is a mathematical calculation used as part of technical analysis. Technical indicators analyse an asset's price history and volume statistics, to help traders predict future price movements.
Does volume data on charting display traded volume from the underlying market or is it CMC Markets' client volume?
Is volume from multilateral trading facilities (MTFs) included?
How can volume on charting help my trading and can I use this volume indicator as a buy/sell signal?
Volume can help you identify the momentum of an instrument. The price movement and volume are often closely related – when the price increases, volume is likely to increase as well. Traders often watch price and volume movement in parallel to confirm the existence, or continuation of a trend.
Volume can also be used to identify when trading activity is declining, indicating when a trader might consider taking profit on their open positions.
Note that volume chart data refers to the trade volumes of the underlying asset, rather than CMC Markets' trade volumes.
Disclaimer: Volume chart information refers to the past. Any information relating to past performance of an investment is not a reliable indicator of future results. Volume charts are provided by CMC Markets for general information purposes. They are not intended to provide trading or investment advice and must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions. CMC Markets will not be responsible for any loss incurred arising from any investments made based on volume charts.
What is the minimum time period for displaying volume data?
We offer live volume data directly from the exchanges. However, in quiet periods for illiquid instruments, there might be limited or no volume updates for a short time.
What colour will the volume bar be if the underlying price doesn't change?
The volume bar will be green if the underlying price is unchanged.
When do you collect volume data?
We collect volume data during the underlying exchange opening hours only (UK time):
UK and EU: 8am - 4.30pm
US: 2.30pm - 9pm
Can you use volume on charting with all instruments?
Currently, volume on charting is available when trading on indices and shares.
Is it free to open an account?
There's no cost when opening a live trading account with us. You can also view prices and use tools such as charts, Reuters news or Morningstar quantitative equity reports, free of charge. However, you'll need to deposit funds in your account to place a trade.
Is CMC Markets regulated?
Yes, CMC Markets Canada Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). CFDs are distributed in Canada by CMC Markets Canada Inc. acting as principal.
How does CMC Markets protect my money?
As a CMC client, your money is held separately from CMC Markets’ own money and is held on trust in segregated bank accounts with a Canadian bank. This account is opened and maintained in the name of CMC Markets Canada Inc. We do not use client money to hedge our positions or to meet the trading obligations of other customers. This offers you financial security and you can rest assured that your money with us is protected.
How does CMC Markets make money?
Our income primarily comes from our spreads, while other fees, such as overnight holding costs, make a minor contribution to our overall revenue.
What can I trade on with CMC Markets?
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