Different strategies suit different types of traders depending on their goals, risk tolerance, and time availability.
Strategy Categories
Strategy Type | Holding Time | Frequency | Typical Tool Used |
---|---|---|---|
Scalping | Seconds to minutes | High | MT4/MT5 + EA |
Intraday | Within the same day | Medium | Indicators |
Swing trading | Days to weeks | Low | Trend tools |
Trend-following | Variable | Medium | Moving averages |
Breakout | Around news/events | Medium | Price action |
Exness trading strategies can be customized using calculators, technical indicators, and Exness’s economic calendar.
This method aims for small profits by exploiting minor price movements.
Setup:
Calculator Use:
Variable | Value |
---|---|
Pip Value | $1 per pip |
Total Risk | $5 |
Target Profit | $10 |
Reward-to-Risk | 2:1 |
This strategy depends on speed and accuracy. Execution through Exness's low-latency servers supports this style.
A good strategy doesn’t work without proper risk control.
Risk Control Tools at Exness:
Example: Fixed % Risk per Trade
Account Size | Risk % | Risk Amount | Lot Size (Assuming 20-pip SL) |
---|---|---|---|
$500 | 2% | $10 | 0.05 |
$1,000 | 2% | $20 | 0.10 |
$5,000 | 1% | $50 | 0.25 |
This system keeps losses manageable while letting your strategy play out.
Using Exness’s built-in features simplifies the planning and testing of trading strategies.
Top Tools to Support Strategies
Tool Access Comparison
Tool | Web Platform | MetaTrader | Exness Terminal |
---|---|---|---|
Pip Calculator | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Sentiment Indicator | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Moving Averages | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Trade History Review | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Combining tools allows traders to adapt strategies with better confidence.
Even solid strategies fail if misapplied. Here are a few typical errors:
Frequent Errors
Mistake vs. Solution
Mistake | Suggested Fix |
---|---|
No stop-loss set | Always define SL per trade |
Trading random timeframes | Stick to your chosen system |
Ignoring trading calendar | Check Exness calendar before trade |
Overleveraging positions | Use margin calculator |
Blindly copying other traders | Customize strategies to your data |
Backtesting and forward testing help identify whether your strategy actually works under market conditions.
How to Test:
Example Strategy Tracking Table:
Trade # | Date | Pair | Result | Pips Gained | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 01.03.2025 | EUR/USD | Win | +15 | EMA crossover OK |
2 | 02.03.2025 | USD/JPY | Loss | -10 | Entered too early |
3 | 03.03.2025 | GBP/USD | Win | +30 | Breakout worked |
This data helps refine Exness trading strategies over time.
Exness trading strategies provide a structured approach to trading decisions. Whether you're scalping quick moves, trading trends, or reacting to news, strategy brings clarity and consistency.
Use Exness tools like calculators, MT5 indicators, and real-time calendars to support your method. Don’t forget to control your risk, document your trades, and refine your system over time.