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Forex Trading Platforms
Dukascopy Bank trading platforms provide access to Swiss Forex Marketplace (SWFX). The platforms are designed to deliver ability to act and react quickly under different market situations. Panes are organized in such a way that users can easily monitor the market, current exposure, manage their orders and positions, follow the evolution of their equity, leverage and performance.
All platforms support a wide range of trading orders, such as: Market, Limit, Stop, Take Profit, Stop Loss, Stop Limit, Trailing Stop, Place Bid/Offer, OCO, IFD etc. “Slippage Control” functionality, allows controlling maximum price slippage on execution. There are two trading modes available on the platforms: “Net Position”* and “Hedging” mode. “Hedging” mode allows the trader to keep different direction positions for the same trading instrument, with possibility to “Merge” them. “Net position” mode displays all orders for the same currency pair in one position.
* “Net Position” mode is available only for JAVA and JFOREX platforms
JForex - universal trading tool
JForex platform is recommended for manual and/or automated trading. This platform is designed for traders interested in automated trading and/or developing and testing trading strategies based on the JAVA programming language. The main functionality and interface of the platform are similar to those of Java platform. In addition, a built-in cross-platform interface for execution of custom strategies and programming code are provided. Integrated technical analysis tools also allow to follow positions directly from charts.
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Main features
- Optimized for auto and chart trading
- API for strategies and indicators
- Historical tester and built-in charts
- Java 1.6+
- CPU 1.5 GHz+
- RAM 1Gb
Java - simple yet powerful tool for manual trading
This platform is designed for manual trading. The platform is organized to simultaneously display all necessary trading information without switching between different windows. In addition, traders can benefit from various technical analysis and market research tools integrated into the platform. Instant communication with live trading support team and alerts set up are also available.
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- Optimized for manual trading
- Detailed monitoring interface
- Add-on technical analysis
- Java 1.6+
- CPU 1.5 GHz+
- RAM 1Gb
Web Platform - instant market access
The interface and technical requirements of the platform are optimized in order to meet the needs of all traders, regardless of trading conditions and technical limitations. Trader can customize frequency of updates for quotes and market depth level depending on his PC and network parameters. At the same time, the platform provides all main functionality of order execution and position management. Market research tools, instant communication and multi-lingual interface are also available.
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- Optimized for quick access
- Low technical requirements
- Microsoft IE v5.5+
- FireFox 3.5+
- Opera 8+
- Google Chrome
- Safari 5
Forex in your pocket - mobile trading platforms
The rapid development of mobile UI, driven by IT industry leaders, Apple Inc. and Google, turned smartphones from geeky accessories into an indispensable tool for everyday life, suitable even for inexperienced users, allowing them to concentrate on trading.
Dukascopy's philosophy is to create a healthy mix of flexibility that is offered by modern smartphones and a full set of trading-related features, offered by the SWFX Marketplace. In other words, our goal is to offer full desktop functionality on the small smartphone screen without a complicated User Interface.
SWFX Trader for Apple iOS
Dukascopy Bank SA is pleased to provide it's service for iPhone, iPod and iPad users through the Swiss Forex Trader application. The most innovative Forex trading platform available on the iPhone is finally here! Enjoy a genuine iPhone OS application that replicates all the main features of the Dukascopy platforms. In order to let you trade your account from anywhere, the app supports Edge/3G/Wi-Fi connection types with an automatic connection control system that adapts data flow size depending on the connection speed.
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Requirements:
- Compatible iOS device: iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
- iOS 3.0 or later
 
      Main features:
Set of FX tools included:
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Swiss Forex Trader HD for iPad™
The special iPad edition of the Swiss Forex Trader app gives you more information at the same time thanks to great iPad display.
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To try this App you need a Dukascopy Bank SA DEMO trading account which can be opened directly from the App as well as via regular DEMO registration. Should you have any queries regarding this service please send an email to support@dukascopy.com
SWFX Trader for Android
Dukascopy Bank SA is pleased to provide it's service for World's most popular mobile OS users through the SWFX Trader for Android application. A genuine Android OS application that replicates all the main features of the Dukascopy platforms. In order to let you trade your account from anywhere, the app supports Edge/3G/Wi-Fi connection types with an automatic connection control system that adapts data flow size depending on the connection speed.
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            Main features:
Set of FX tools included:
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To try this App you need a Dukascopy Bank SA DEMO trading account which can be opened directly from the App as well as via regular DEMO registration. Should you have any queries regarding this service please send an email to support@dukascopy.com
Compare platforms features
Although every trading platform of the Dukascopy Bank SA has full trading capabilities, additional features may vary on different platforms:
| Functionality at Dukascopy | JAVA | JFOREX | Apple iOS | WEB | Android |
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| Slippage control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Place BID/Place OFFER orders(4) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hedging support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes(1) | Yes |
| "Net Position(4)" mode | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Technical analysis tools | Yes | Yes | Yes(2) | Yes(2) | Yes(2) |
| News and analytics tools | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Market Alerts | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Communication tools | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated trading (strategies builder) | No | Yes | No | No(3) | No |
| Multi-lingual interface | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Customized settings | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency of updates set-up | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trailing Stop Orders | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes(1) | Yes |
| One-click Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
(1) Client side only
(2) Only basic functionality
(3) Not supported by Dukascopy
(4) As defined at the top
Third Party Bridge to MT4 Platform
MetaTrader 4 is well known trading platform, appreciated by many users around the world. Dukascopy Bank SA does not provide a MT4 platform to access to Swiss Forex Marketplace (SWFX). However, customers are able to use a third party solution to connect the Swiss forex Marketplace (SWFX) to an MT4 environment (third party provider's MT4 bridge).
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- Expert Advisors
- Customizable templates
- Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- CPU 1.5 GHz+
- RAM 1Gb
To learn more about Dukascopy Bank Forex trading platforms, SWFX and other trading related information, please write us: info@dukascopy.com, call us: +41 (0) 22 799 4888 or alternatively ask for a call-back.
