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Old 26-08-2005, 14:53   #27
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Re: Great technique for beginners...

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Originally Posted by web
4 days into my paper trades using MT4 and I have one question:

Sometimes I read of people placing a 15 pip S/L on thier trades. I noticed that I never can get anythin less than around 20 pips S/L.

Does the S/L varie per software? per timeframe? or does it vary depending on the current spread and volatility of the currency pair?
Hi Web,
That's quiet strange, I never tried to place stops in MT4, so I really can't comment, but all of the other platforms that I've tried allow stops that are 5 pips away from price. Are you sure that the price wasn't too close to the stops you were placing?
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