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Tick Data Downloader, a free tool that allows you to download free tick data from Dukascopy for realistic backtesting of your trading strategies

Posted On: Mon, 2 Mar 2015
As we all know, risk management would secure our profits on long term, but what if we put risk management rules aside and advanced without it? This is an example: If you have $10,000 and lost $5,000, this is a 50% loss of your account. In other words, this is a 50% drawdown. A drawdown term can be simply understood as the decrease in the starting capital after passing through a series of losses. It's net value can be calculated as the difference between a relative peak minus a relative drop
Posted On: Sun, 18 May 2014
Now you can use the amazing free tool Tick Data Downloader do download Dukascopy free high quality tick data for realistic backtesting of your trading strategies. It's completely free tool with advanced features: High speed data download. Dukascopy data complete set; Forex, Commodities and Indices. 99% Test precision for EA backtesting on real tick data. Compatible with Tick Data Suite, StrategyQuant and AZ-Invest.eu. Higher timeframes (M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1) are also computed

Risk

Forex trading can involve the risk of loss beyond your initial deposit. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary.

Forex accounts typically offer various degrees of leverage and their elevated profit potential is counterbalanced by an equally high level of risk. You should never risk more than you are prepared to lose and you should carefully take into consideration your trading experience.

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