How to Start Trading

Markets are always in motion. Traders need to have a reliable way to monitor their positions. To get uninterrupted access to the global markets, download Headway’s app for trading on your smartphone (Android and iOS). Our app is free, reliable, and easy to use.

Why use the Headway trading mobile app?

1. Manage your accounts and join promotions on your phone
2. Get real-time alerts on market movements
3. Trade right in your app on Android and iPhone

Install our app and trade whenever you want.

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To start trading, you need a broker account. It’s your gateway to the global financial and foreign exchange markets.

When you sign up with Headway, we automatically create two trading account types in your Personal Area: a Real account and a Demo account. You can start using them immediately to explore the platform. Demo accounts are the perfect way to practice and learn the basics risk-free, while real funded trading accounts are where you trade with actual money to earn real profits.

For beginners in trading, Headway offers Cent or Standard accounts.

1. A Cent account allows you to trade in smaller trading volumes, but the profit you earn is also smaller.
2. A Standard account offers a classic trading experience, lower trading costs, and a larger selection of trading instruments.

You can explore all the benefits of Headway’s trading accounts here.

Headway provides full access to the world’s most popular trading terminals: MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5). For new traders, we recommend starting with MT5 due to its modern interface and features.

• Download MT5

• Compare MT4 and MT5

🔐 MetaTrader platforms are free to download. When you download the trading software via Headway, you get the official, secure software provided directly by the developer.

Try out everything Headway has to offer and make your first profit using the free $150 welcome bonus. Trade the funds for seven days, and once the conditions are fulfilled, you can withdraw the earnings you make.

To begin trading on a real brokerage account, you need to make a deposit first.

On Headway, you have a wide selection of easy and transparent payment methods, including bank cards, e-payment systems, crypto, and your local banks. Check out the full list of payment options available in your region in your Personal Area.

We offer a 0% commission and guaranteed bonuses even on minimum trading deposits!

Before placing your first trade, you should learn the trading strategies, tips, and basics of how global markets and the economy work: what drives the prices, how to analyze the charts, and more.

To help you get started, we offer a free Forex trading course developed by world-class investor Noureldeen Al-Hammoury. With over 15 years of market expertise, he breaks down complex terms into simple lessons designed specifically for beginners.

Before you start trading, it is important to decide which strategy fits your goals. For beginners, we recommend exploring day trading, where positions are opened and closed within a single day.

To open your first trade, use your trading account details in the MetaTrader terminal. Analyze the chart and open an order in the direction of the main trend.

For more information on trading basics and other strategies, check out our Learn resources.

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• All You Need to Know About the Forex Market

• 5 Rules of Risk Management Everyone Should Know

• Scalping vs Day Trading: What Should You Choose?

• How to Smartly Use Unlimited Leverage in Trading