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What is backtesting?

Backtesting is applying a trading strategy to historical market data in order to help determine how valid the trading strategy is.

You can backtest in the FOREX.com desktop platform using its Development Studio.
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What are charting tools?

Charting tools help you analyse a market using the charts within a trading platform.

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Which chart provider does FOREX.com use?

FOREX.com uses TradingView as its chart provider. For more information, you can visit our charting page.
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What are technical indicators and how do I use them?

Indicators are metrics used to help identify trends or support/resistance levels within a market.
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What types of charts are available on your platforms?

There are multiple chart types available on our platform when you choose to trade with FOREX.com, including Heikin-Ashi, candlestick and Point & Figure. You can customise the type of chart to allow you to identify trends and key levels.
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Charting Tools

What is backtesting?

Backtesting is applying a trading strategy to historical market data in order to help determine how valid the trading strategy is.

You can backtest in the FOREX.com desktop platform using its Development Studio.
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What are charting tools?

Charting tools help you analyse a market using the charts within a trading platform.

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Which chart provider does FOREX.com use?

FOREX.com uses TradingView as its chart provider. For more information, you can visit our charting page.
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What are technical indicators and how do I use them?

Indicators are metrics used to help identify trends or support/resistance levels within a market.
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What types of charts are available on your platforms?

There are multiple chart types available on our platform when you choose to trade with FOREX.com, including Heikin-Ashi, candlestick and Point & Figure. You can customise the type of chart to allow you to identify trends and key levels.
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