Pepperstone Trading Platforms – the essentials
If you're a CFD trader, choosing the right platform for you is important. We take a look at the trading platforms offered by Pepperstone.
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When you trade with Pepperstone, you have the option of 5 different trading platforms, designed to suit the unique needs of investors.
1. The Pepperstone Platform
Developed based on feedback from traders around the world, Pepperstone's proprietary platform takes a mobile-first approach to investing.
With access to 1,300+ CFDs and 1,000+ share CFDs, there is a wide range of investment choices.
You're also able to add custom watchlists and access other public watchlists.
Pepperstone's platform also offers a demo account for investors that are relatively new to CFDs (albeit experienced in other areas of investment).
This demo account allows traders to practice strategies before risking real capital.
2. TradingView
TradingView offers a huge depth of data and automation options for the advanced trader.
With extensive indicators (both pre-built and customisable) and charts, you're able to make informed decisions about your investments.
TradingView offers an extensive social trading network, along with access to an economic calendar
Through TradingView, you can also create your own automated trading "robots", via the coding language Pine Script.
Trading with Pepperstone
With Pepperstone, you're able to trade across a range of markets and platforms, while also getting access to a range of educational resources.
🏫Learn to trade and upskill
Learn the fundamentals of trading CFDs and stay up to date on the latest developments.
📈A broad choice of markets
Choose from more than 1,300+ CFD instruments to complement your portfolio.
📞Locally-based support
Get access to help 24/7, whether online or over the phone.
3. cTrader
cTrader is geared toward investors considering forex CFD trading.
cTrader's interface is designed to be heavily customisable, allowing you to better analyse market events as they occur.
Coding in C# and open API is also available for traders looking to create their own trading tools.
Traders can take advantage of advance order entry, allowing for additional flexibility.
To supplement this, a range of risk management tools are also available, including the ability to add multiple take-profit orders.
4. MetaTrader4
Widely considered one of the world's best platforms for CFD trading, MetaTrader 4 features an in-depth selection of features across mobile and desktop.
Offering copy trading features, in-depth charts, analysis, real-time news feeds and one-click trading, MetaTrader 4 is designed for new and experienced traders alike.
With a built-in programming language called MQL4, you're also able to customise existing expert advisors or create new ones to suit your needs.
5. MetaTrader5
Featuring all the same benefits as its predecessor, MetaTrader5 is the latest iteration of the popular trading platform.
MetaTrader5 features a more streamlined interface. Similarly, its built-in coding language – MQL5 – has several improvements over the prior edition for greater ease of use.
With faster processing times, the ability to hedge your positions and much more, it's now more accessible to new traders.
Learn more about trading with Pepperstone today
Pepperstone does not require a minimum opening deposit. Commissions vary according to the asset being traded but start at $5 or 0.07% on AU Share CFDs.