交易中最常見的問題是，我們如何、為什麼應該使用模擬賬戶。我們通常會回答是，那是交易新手所做的最有價值的事情之一。交易模擬賬戶最主要的原因是，你可以使用虛擬貨幣而不需要使自己的資金處於風險之中。同時，你也可以獲得真實賬戶的同樣交易功能以及交易體驗，因此，模擬賬戶是學習交易的一種完美方法。
使用模擬賬戶的不同方式
如果你已經開始了真實賬戶交易，那麼模擬賬戶對於你來說也非常適用。由於不用付出真實賬戶的風險代價，所以，它是檢測我們交易策略的理想之地。
下面是模擬賬戶對於交易者的完美用途：
• 檢測新的交易策略以及EAs
• 提升你的交易風格。比如，白天交易變為晚上交易
• 試驗交易手數，止損位以及別的交易工具
• 滿足你試圖交易商品或指數的好奇心
• 感受那些與你喜好相對的貨幣對的走勢
但是，不斷地使用模擬賬戶也存在壞處
這是因為當你交易模擬賬戶的時候，你不會感覺到任何壓力——你簡直不會有任何損失。只要你喜歡，你隨時都可以轉移到真實賬戶交易，這樣虧損的風險便真實地存在，虧損幅度基於你的交易決策。沒有一張安全的網，你對待交易將會自然而然的變得小心謹慎。
以對待真實賬戶的態度對待模擬賬戶
下面是一些可以幫助你鍛煉真實交易的技巧
Tip #1: 選擇同樣類型的賬戶
選擇一個與你打算開的真實賬戶類似的模擬賬戶交易。選擇與真實賬戶同樣的交易規模，槓桿，資金等等。
Tip #2: 以真實的交易方式交易
在觀看圖表以及市場評論之前，不要大手數交易。把賬戶資金當作你的真實資金。
Tip #3: 不要超出你的交易方法
比如，如果你是那種只會小規模交易的人，那麼使用模擬賬戶的大規模交易不會給你帶來較大好處。那只能不切實際地表現你的真實賬戶體驗。
Tip #4: 使虧損看起來更真實
一個有趣的建議是，由於你不會在模擬賬戶有任何損失，所以每一次虧損之後就給自己一個小的“懲罰”：比如做90秒的伏地靜止，或者做家務來提醒自己虧損。
理想情況下，你希望實現模擬賬戶與真實賬戶之間的無縫過度。這就意味著，你需要把模擬賬戶當作學習工具看待，而不是一個玩具。
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.
本文翻譯由兄弟財經提供
文章來源：http://www.fxstreet.com/education/forex-basics/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-demo-trading-account/2014/07/28/