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Introduction Trader Workstation (TWS) | Buying shares in the professional tool - step-by-step guide

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The Trader Workstation (TWS) is CapTrader's most powerful trading platform and is characterized by its great reliability and stability. The professional tool offers traders, investors and institutional clients the opportunity to trade stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange and funds on over 160 markets around the world with a single account. In this video, the first steps to skillfully buying your first share in TWS are shown and various ways of buying and selling are presented.

You can find the TWS here: https://www.captrader.com/plattformen/trader-workstation-tws/

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:15 Installation of the Trader Workstation (TWS) & Login
00:01:21 Setting up a paper trading account
00:01:48 Structure of the TWS
00:02:14 Search for stock, select stock exchange and add to watchlist
00:07:41 Buy or sell share and close position
00:14:53 Real-time data and order executions
00:19:25 Configure TWS
00:20:04 Exclusive content in the CapTrader Plus area
00:21:11 Risk warning

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Risk warning: Online trading in shares, options, futures, foreign exchange, foreign securities and bonds can involve a significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for every investor and you should ensure that you understand the risks. Note on CFD trading: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money quickly due to leverage. 60% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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