<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat Are Trading Apps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTrading apps offer an easy platform for online trading. The apps offer real-time market prices on stocks, commodities, forex, cryptocurrency, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On top of this, these apps offer many useful features for traders to make use of. You can watch market trends, follow other investors, join investment communities, access support channels, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It allows you to do all forms of investment and trading directly from your mobile device. All payments are made through the app, and a wide array of investment data and prices are presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How To Pick One?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFees & Commissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOf course, you will need to know how much the app will charge you on its fee and commission structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some have $0 fees but higher commissions, and visa versa. Be sure to choose a system that works with your investment strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This can seriously affect how much money you make over the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou should always look for a broker regulated by a trustworthy regulator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fully regulated brokers are more transparent, efficient, and secure to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Investment Options (Assets)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are you able to invest in? Different apps offer a different range of investment opportunities. It is important to know how you want to invest, and where you want to put your money. This includes things like stocks, forex, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, and so on. Some apps allow you to have a widely varied portfolio, while others limit the number of assets you can invest in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Order Execution<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis is the process of finishing a trade (buying or selling) on the marketplace. The best apps are fast and efficient when it comes to order execution. You don't want to have to wait around for an order execution to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Demo Accounts (Paper Trading)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome have a demo feature that allows you to trade virtually in order to get a feel for the platform. This lets you trade with virtual money at real-time market prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You won't be able to make any profits doing this, but it allows new users to understand how to trade which makes it less risky compared to diving straight in with real money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usability<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe platform should be clear, easy to navigate, and concise. Online trading can have many moving parts and considerations, so the usability of the app must offer a seamless trading experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ease of Use <\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe usability of the platform is a huge deciding factor. This goes beyond just the ease of use, it also includes how effective the platform is. They should be tolerant of errors, easy to learn on, and provide useful tools for investors to utilize and progress. Usability needs to be a strong feature, as this is what the entire user experience is built around. The app should be designed with the user at the core. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Developers should think: how can we make this platform easy, engaging, and informative to use? User-friendly apps tick all of these boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou should look for features like watch lists, alerts, notifications, charting tools, and so on. This keeps you up to date with your portfolio and gives you more tools for making strong investment choices. These features also help to determine how easy the platform is to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you are putting your money into the app and trusting it with your financial moves, then you need to make sure that it is secure. All of the apps listed above offer a high level of security and trust. Just remember that investing always presents a risk. While you have the opportunity to make money, there is also the chance of losing money too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Account Minimums<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome platforms have no account minimums while others may have a $100 minimum. You need to consider how much you plan on investing when choosing a platform in order to find one that meets your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Customer Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\nCustomer service is essential, and should offer 24\/7 customer service. With trading platforms, you will be doing numerous transactions through the app, so knowing that you have good customer support available can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis is particularly important for beginner traders. Some offer useful resources and data for new traders. This allows you to make smarter investment decisions, and to learn more about how to invest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some apps don't offer these kinds of resources and require you to dive in and trade based on your own knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDoes the app allow you to research stocks and analyze different investment<\/a> assets? The best apps offer some kind of qualitative research to help you make more informed investment decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrading Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe app should be able to provide signals to you when it is best to buy, sell, and understand market patterns and trends. Various helpful trading tools and data exist on different platforms. An example of this would be automated trading or allowing you to copy other successful traders\u2019 moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Types of Orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere are different types of orders available in stock trading. These include market orders, limit orders, stop-loss orders, and stop-limit orders. 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