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What is copy trading versus mirror trading in forex?

Luke Zachary J147_ Young

1个月前

Copy trading replicates another trader’s exact positions in real time, while mirror trading follows pre-programmed strategies built by developers. Copy trading depends on human decision-making; mirror trading depends on coded rules. Benefits: passive exposure to strategies and diversification. Risks: performance may differ due to slippage, latency, or overfitting. Retail traders should analyze historical performance, drawdowns, and consistency of providers. Institutions rarely use these models, but retail demand has created a fast-growing segment. The lesson: copying can be a learning tool, but success comes from understanding—not outsourcing responsibility blindly.