#TradingTools101

## 🛠️ Comprehensive Guide to Trading Tools: Essential Resources for Modern Traders

### 💡 I. Core Trading Tool Categories

1. **Technical Analysis Tools**

- **Charting Software**: Visualize price movements using candlestick/line charts and apply indicators like RSI, MACD, moving averages, and Bollinger Bands to predict trends .

- **Key Indicators**:

- **RSI (Relative Strength Index)**: Identifies overbought (>70) or oversold (<30) conditions for risk/reward assessment .

- **MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)**: Tracks momentum shifts in volatile markets .

- **Bollinger Bands**: Pinpoints support/resistance levels in range-bound markets using a 20-day SMA .

- **Volatility Tools**: Average True Range (ATR) measures price fluctuation trends to adjust position sizing .

2. **Market Scanning & Screening Tools**

- **Stock Scanners**: Automate asset discovery based on custom filters (e.g., price <$1, volume >$5M). Eliminates manual screening and accelerates trade identification .

- **Specialized Scanners**: For niche markets like the Moscow Exchange (MOEX), tools detect iceberg orders, block trades, and robot activity .

3. **News & Research Platforms**

- **Real-Time News Widgets**: Deliver market-moving updates (e.g., earnings reports, IPOs) directly to trading terminals (e.g., Trading Tools for MOEX) .

- **Analytical Insights**: Services summarize unusual market movements, broker reviews, and expert forecasts to inform strategy .

4. **Educational & Practice Resources**

- **Free Learning Portals**: Platforms like Trading 101 offer courses on forex, stocks, and CFDs, plus broker comparisons .

- **Stock Simulators**: Test strategies risk-free using real-time market simulations before live trading .

5. **Trading Platforms & Execution Tools**

- **Broker Platforms**: Built-in tools for order execution (e.g., T-Investments for MOEX), often enhanced by third-party add-ons like one-click trading or profit/loss displays .

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