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How EXNESS Trade Works, updated for 2025
EXNESS Trade works by giving you access to global financial markets through CFD (Contract for Difference) instruments via MetaTrader 5 and their mobile/web app. You choose an instrument (forex, stocks, crypto, indices etc.), set up your trade (volume, direction, stop-loss/take-profit), execute it, then close it when you decide or based on your set limits. You don’t own the underlying asset; you profit (or lose) from price movements.
1. Platform & Account Setup
Register / Sign In — First you open an account with EXNESS, verify identity to meet regulatory requirements.
Create a trading account — Choose account type (Standard, Pro, Zero, Raw Spread etc.), select base currency, set leverage.
Fund account — Deposit money via local bank transfers, credit/debit cards, e-wallets, or crypto.
2. Instruments & Market Access
EXNESS offers a wide range of trading instruments: forex pairs, stocks via CFDs, indices, commodities (e.g. gold, oil), and cryptocurrencies via CFDs.
All instruments are quoted with live market data. Spreads (difference between buy/sell price) vary by instrument and account type.
3. Order Types & Execution
Market orders: executed immediately at current market price.
Pending orders: you set a price, and when market reaches it, the order executes.
Stop-loss and take-profit orders: risk management tools to automatically close the trade at predefined loss or profit levels.
Volume / lot size: when opening a trade, you choose the size of the position, which affects margin required.
Order execution aims to be fast; sometimes prices may shift (slippage) if market moves rapidly.
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4. Leverage & Margin
EXNESS allows leverage (this means you can control larger positions with less capital). The exact leverage available depends on account type, region, and instrument.
Margin is the amount you need to set aside (collateral) to open and keep positions. If your account equity falls below margin requirements, EXNESS may initiate Stop Out (automatic closing of losing trades).
5. Cost Structure: Fees, Spreads & Swaps
Spread: the broker’s main cost — difference between ask & bid. Lower spread accounts pay tighter spread.
Commission: on some account types (Zero, Raw Spread), you might pay commissions instead of or in addition to tight spreads.
Swap / overnight fee: when you hold a position past daily rollover (usually at 21:00 GMT+0 for stock/indices), “swap” fees apply (positive or negative depending on direction, instrument).
6. Closing Trades & Profit / Loss
You can close a trade manually whenever market price permits.
If you set stop-loss or take-profit, trade may close automatically at those levels.
Your profit or loss is calculated as (closing price − opening price) × position size (plus/minus spreads, swaps, commission).
7. Risk Management & Protection
EXNESS offers tools like stop-loss, take-profit.
They provide account types with Negative Balance Protection, so you can't lose more than you deposit.
Leverage limits and margin calls are used to prevent account wipeouts in volatile markets.
8. Platforms & Devices
You can trade on MetaTrader 5 (MT5) via desktop, web, or mobile.
EXNESS also has its proprietary EXNESS Trade app, which integrates account management (deposits, withdrawals, switching accounts), charting, alerts, risk calculators, etc.
9. Execution Speed & Liquidity
EXNESS aggregates liquidity from multiple providers to offer competitive pricing.
Order execution is designed to be fast, with minimal latency, helping to reduce slippage.
During times of high volatility or low liquidity, spreads may widen or pending orders may be delayed.
10. Final Summary
EXNESS Trade works by letting you trade price movements of global financial instruments (via CFDs) on flexible platforms (MT5, mobile/web), using leverage, risk-management tools, transparent fee structures, and fast execution. You do not own the underlying assets; your gain or loss depends entirely on how the market moves from your trade’s open to its close.
FAQs
Do I own the asset when trading on EXNESS?No — you trade CFDs, so you never own the underlying asset (stock, crypto, etc.).
What is the difference between Standard and Zero / Raw Spread accounts?Zero / Raw Spread accounts offer tighter spreads (sometimes near zero) but may charge commissions. Standard accounts usually have no commission and wider spreads.
Can I use stop-loss / take-profit orders?Yes — both are supported and are essential tools to help manage risk.
How does leverage work on EXNESS?You can open positions larger than your deposit by using leverage, but risk is higher. Must respect margin requirements.
Can I trade from mobile?Yes — via the EXNESS Trade app or mobile version of MT5.
What happens during high volatility?Slippage, wider spreads, or requotes may occur when market conditions are volatile or liquidity is low.
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