Trade on the move

GT247.com, a local online trading platform, has launched a custom-designed mobile app that enables users to access their accounts and make trades whilst on the move.

‚’MobiTrader’ for iOS offers full trading, position and order management across multiple asset classes from a single consolidated trading application.

According to James Saulez, CIO and Head of Online Trading at GT247.com, the app will allow traders to keep up to date with any important market movements, and react in real time even if they are unable to access their PC at the time.

‚”At GT247.com we continuously leverage new technological capabilities to enable our clients to make informed trading choices. In the world of online trading, it is vital for traders to be able to monitor how their trades are doing and to react instantly. This app allows our traders a higher degree of control over their own investments and ensures they can take advantage of many more trading opportunities.‚” The MobiTrader App allows traders to access their trading accounts directly, stream real-time quotes with integrated charts, review their account, portfolio, and/or orders and access the latest research from our industry-leading Smart Profiles. Traders will also be able to simulate trades with a practice account and access the same watch lists they set up online.

Saulez says the Android version for smart phones in addition to a separate version for Android tablet devices and iPads went live on Wednesday night (21 November) and is expected to enjoy significant pickup over the next few days. According to Saulez, since the launch in August, 618 people have already downloaded the App from the iStore.

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