CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74.74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Part of being an algo trader is constantly learning and growing your expertise. Expand your programming knowledge and learn new skills with these educational courses focusing on various aspects of algorithmic trading. For more, check out our short instructional videos and articles.
Algo Trading with Python and REST API | Part 1: Preparing Your Computer
In this multi-part series we will dive in-depth into how algorithms are created, starting from the very basics. In this article, you will learn how to prepare your computer for algo trading with REST API and Python. If you have already prepared your computer, please feel free to skip ahead.
Intro to Machine Learning in Less than 50 Lines of Code
In this article we will cover the basic framework of coding out a machine learning algorithm on FXCM's CFD index, SPX500. This article is based on the free course Introduction to Machine Learning.
Algo Trading with REST API and Python – Developing a RSI Range Strategy
In this article, we will code a closed-bar RSI strategy using Python and FXCM's Rest API. Parameters will include symbol/instrument, timeframe, RSI periods, lot size, and stop/limit distance.
Setting up a Bitcoin Breakout Trading Algorithm on FXCM's Trading Station Platform
This article will show how to setup a breakout strategy geared specifically towards trading Bitcoin. If you have not used FXCM's desktop trading platform before, it can be downloaded and installed for free from FXCM's download page.
Bollinger Bands Backtest using Python and REST API I | Part 1
Welcome to this tutorial on a Bollinger Bands strategy using REST API and Python. We will be using a Jupyter notebook to do a simple backtest of a strategy that will trigger trades based on the lower band of the Bollinger Bands indicator.
3 Ways to Identify a Ranging Market with Your Algo
When an instrument's price is not moving in an uptrend or a downtrend, but instead is moving sideways, we say the instrument is range bound. This article will discuss 3 ways to programmatically identify a ranging market.
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