The markets never stop moving. As the clock turns and active trading pickups in different places around the globe, it’s important to keep abreast of every event that can alter your risk.

There are benefits to having the ability to trade while you are on the go. The flexibility to execute orders and deposit funds provides a luxury to traders that has only been available during the past decade.

There are also several benefits to desktop trading. The applications that are available are generally more sophisticated. Your ability to chart and back-test strategies is made easier with desktop applications.

For an active trader, using the combination of the two is the most effective mechanism.…