交易中最常见的问题是，我们如何、为什么应该使用模拟账户。我们通常会回答是，那是交易新手所做的最有价值的事情之一。交易模拟账户最主要的原因是，你可以使用虚拟货币而不需要使自己的资金处于风险之中。同时，你也可以获得真实账户的同样交易功能以及交易体验，因此，模拟账户是学习交易的一种完美方法。
使用模拟账户的不同方式
如果你已经开始了真实账户交易，那么模拟账户对于你来说也非常适用。由于不用付出真实账户的风险代价，所以，它是检测我们交易策略的理想之地。
下面是模拟账户对于交易者的完美用途：
• 检测新的交易策略以及EAs
• 提升你的交易风格。比如，白天交易变为晚上交易
• 试验交易手数，止损位以及别的交易工具
• 满足你试图交易商品或指数的好奇心
• 感受那些与你喜好相对的货币对的走势
但是，不断地使用模拟账户也存在坏处
这是因为当你交易模拟账户的时候，你不会感觉到任何压力——你简直不会有任何损失。只要你喜欢，你随时都可以转移到真实账户交易，这样亏损的风险便真实地存在，亏损幅度基于你的交易决策。没有一张安全的网，你对待交易将会自然而然的变得小心谨慎。
以对待真实账户的态度对待模拟账户
下面是一些可以帮助你锻炼真实交易的技巧
Tip #1: 选择同样类型的账户
选择一个与你打算开的真实账户类似的模拟账户交易。选择与真实账户同样的交易规模，杠杆，资金等等。
Tip #2: 以真实的交易方式交易
在观看图表以及市场评论之前，不要大手数交易。把账户资金当作你的真实资金。
Tip #3: 不要超出你的交易方法
比如，如果你是那种只会小规模交易的人，那么使用模拟账户的大规模交易不会给你带来较大好处。那只能不切实际地表现你的真实账户体验。
Tip #4: 使亏损看起来更真实
一个有趣的建议是，由于你不会在模拟账户有任何损失，所以每一次亏损之后就给自己一个小的“惩罚”：比如做90秒的伏地静止，或者做家务来提醒自己亏损。
理想情况下，你希望实现模拟账户与真实账户之间的无缝过度。这就意味着，你需要把模拟账户当作学习工具看待，而不是一个玩具。
How to Make the Most of a Demo Trading Account
One of the most common trading FAQs we get is about how, or why, you should use a Demo trading account. Our usual response is that it’s one of the most valuable things you can do – especially if you’re new to trading. The main reason being that a Demo account uses virtual funds, hence you’re never putting any real money at risk. At the same time, you’re still getting the same functionality and trading experience as using a Live account, making it the perfect way to learn how to trade.
Different ways to use a Demo Account
If you’re already a trader, a Demo account can be just as useful. Because of the lack of any real-world consequences, it’s the perfect place to test out new strategies.
The following are some examples of where a Demo account would be ideal to existing traders:
• Testing new strategies and EAs
• Changing up your trading styles. For example, switching from day trading to night trading
• Trialling new lot sizes, stop loss levels and tools
• Sate your curiosity in trialling Commodities or Indices
• See how some different currency pairs perform against your favourite
But there’s a danger of being reckless with a Demo account.
That’s because when you’re trading in a Demo account, you’re not trading with any pressure - there’s literally nothing to lose. As much as you like to think otherwise, when you move to a Live account and the risk of losing your own money becomes real, it weighs on your decision-making. Without a safety net, it’s only natural to approach things a little more cautiously.
Approach your Demo trading like you would Live Trading
Here are some handy tips, that can help you practice this live trading.
Tip #1: Pick the same type of account
Choose an account type similar to the live account you plan to trade with. Pick the same account size, leverage, currency etc. that you would trade with when you make the switch.
Tip #2: Trade how you normally would
Don’t place larger positions or open orders without looking at your charts or Market Watch board. Trade like this was actually your real money.
Tip #3: Don't trade beyond your "means"
For example, if you’re the type of trader that will only be trading small lot sizes, there’s little benefit in placing huge trades using the Demo account. All that does is create an unrealistic representation of what your Live trading experience will be.
Tip #4: Make the loss seem real
A fun suggestion from Babypips includes giving yourself minor 'punishments' for each loss. As you you don't really lose anything in a demo account, Babypips suggest doing things such as "90 second planks" or do an extra chore as a physical reminder of loss.
Ideally, you want to make the transition between a Demo and Live account as seamless as possible. And that means treating your Demo account like a tool for learning, not a toy for play.
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文章来源：http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-demo-trading-account/2014/07/28/