How do I Open a Position?

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Opening a position on CAPEX is a simple process, whether you’re trading on desktop or mobile. 

 

🖥️Opening a Position on Desktop

Here are the steps you need to take to open a trade on the WebTrader desktop platform:

  1. Log into your CAPEX.com account.
  2. Use the left-hand side menu to navigate to search for the desired instrument or browse the categories
  3. Select the desired instrument by clicking on it 
  4. Click on the Sell button if you want to enter a Sell position or Buy button if you want to enter a Buy position.
  5. In the Order pop-up window that appeared, select the trade amount and click on the Send Order button.

Before placing the trade, you can also add a Stop Loss or Take Profit limit from the same pop-up window.

 

Where Can I See the List of Opened Trades?

On desktop, you can see all the opened trades after clicking on Positions on the top left of the screen.

What Fees or Commissions Are Associated with Opening a Trade Position?

You can see the fees in the Order pop-up on desktop. The fees are displayed as soon as you select the amount you want to trade

 

Can I Practice Opening Trade Positions on a Demo Account?

Yes, you can practice opening positions on your demo account. The process is the same for both mobile and desktop. 

 

 

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