Product scope
Course context: This lesson belongs to a practical beginner curriculum for Pakistan.
| Group | Examples | Critical check |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | Majors, minors and exotics | Contract size, leverage tier, swap and session |
| Commodities | XAUUSD, XAGUSD, USOIL, UKOIL | Fixed/dynamic margin and contract units |
| Cryptocurrencies | BTCUSD, ETHUSD and crosses | Fixed margin, 24/7 breaks and close-only status |
| Stocks | International share CFDs | Earnings HMR, daily breaks and 100% stop-out periods |
| Indices | US and global index CFDs | Contract multiplier, fixed margin and cash-session breaks |
Platform fit
| Need | Platform route | Constraint |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop EA/custom MQL | MT4/MT5 desktop | Program must match MQL4/MQL5 |
| Browser manual trading | Exness Terminal or WebTerminal | Account compatibility and features differ |
| Mobile account management | Exness Trade | MT4 order execution requires MT4 mobile |
| External algorithm | Eligible Exness account via API | Current standard API excludes stocks/indices |
| Many MT4 accounts | MultiTerminal | MT4 and same-server constraints |
Cross-asset comparison worksheet
| Field | Record for every symbol |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Lots × contract size × price |
| Margin | Dynamic or fixed formula plus HMR |
| Entry cost | Live spread + both commission sides |
| Holding cost | Swap/triple-swap and currency conversion |
| Availability | Account type, platform, entity and trade mode |
| Schedule | Open/close, daily break, holiday and maintenance |
| Stress | Gap, slippage and correlation with other positions |
Diversification trap
EURUSD, XAUUSD, US500 and a USD-quoted crypto CFD can all respond to the same dollar, rates or risk-sentiment shock. Count common drivers and worst-case combined cash loss; different names do not guarantee independent exposure.
Beginner route
- Choose one liquid symbol in two different groups.
- Read both specifications and calculate minimum exposure.
- Run twenty demo observations at fixed sessions.
- Compare spread, margin, slippage and holding costs.
- Build a combined stress scenario.
- Add another asset only if it contributes a distinct tested purpose.
Official references
Current Exness instrument groups · Platform comparison · Exness-platform accounts
Questions from a first-time learner
Does multi-asset mean I own shares, gold or Bitcoin?
No. Exness offers CFDs that settle price differences without underlying ownership.
Are all symbols available on every account?
No. Account type, platform, region/entity and trade mode can change availability.
Does trading several asset classes guarantee diversification?
No. Positions can share common macro drivers and correlated losses.
What should I compare first?
Nominal exposure, complete cost, margin/HMR, hours and combined stress loss.