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Can I run MetaTrader 5 on Linux without installing Windows?

MetaTrader 5 is built for Windows, but Wine lets Windows programs run on Linux without installing Windows. It translates Windows commands into Linux commands so MT5 can run on your system. Continue with the MetaTrader 5 on Linux installation guide.

How do I open the trade terminal in MetaTrader 5?

Press Ctrl + T to open the terminal in MetaTrader 5. You can use it to monitor trades, history, exposure, and your account balance. Continue with the MetaTrader 5 tips guide.

What should I record in a trading journal?

Record your emotions, decisions, and outcomes in a trading journal so you can identify patterns in your trading. Regular reflection helps you recognise triggers for emotional trading and make changes to your approach. Continue with the trading psychology guide.

How do supply and demand zones differ from support and resistance lines?

Supply and demand zones cover a range of prices rather than a single horizontal line. A demand zone marks an area where buyers have consistently outnumbered sellers, while a supply zone marks an area where selling pressure has exceeded buying interest. Continue with the supply and demand zones guide.

What does position sizing mean?

Position sizing means deciding how much of your portfolio to risk on a single trade. It is one part of risk management, alongside diversification and stop-loss orders. Continue with the risk management guide.

What do I own when I buy an ETF?

An ETF is a basket of securities that you can buy or sell on a stock exchange through a brokerage firm. It can hold stocks, bonds, commodities, or a mix of investments, and is designed to track an index, sector, commodity, or asset class. Diversification can spread risk, but it does not guarantee profit or protect against loss. Continue with the ETF beginner guide.

Does owning a stock mean I receive dividends?

Buying a stock makes you a shareholder with a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings. Dividends are a portion of profits distributed to shareholders, but not all companies pay them; some reinvest profits in the business. Continue with the stocks beginner guide.

What is the difference between physical and futures commodity markets?

Physical commodity markets involve buying and selling actual goods for immediate delivery. Futures markets involve contracts for future delivery, specifying the commodity's quantity and quality as well as the delivery date and location. Continue with the commodities market guide.