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FXCM Active Trader

Trade With An Edge: Level II Type Market Depth

  • EUR/USD 0.7 pips, GBP/USD 1.8 pips*
  • No Dealing Desk (Agency) Execution
  • Up to 10 levels of market depth
  • Lower Commissions For High-Volume Traders
  • Web-Based Trading Platform
Free Active Trader Demo AccountOpen Platform

Minimum: US$25,000 Deposit

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FXCM Active Trader Platform: Shows Market Liquidity and Gives You the Speed to Exploit It

  • Minimum: US$25,000 deposit

Why Trade With a Limited View of the Market?

Active Trader provides a three-dimensional market view: Price, Available Liquidity, and Market Depth. Active Trader gives you the same type of view as a market maker.

  • Up to 10 levels of market depth
  • View Available Liquidity at Each Price Level

1-Click Market Orders with the option to pre-set stops/limits

  • Ideal for scalping and short-term trading

1-Click Entry Orders

FXCM's Active Trader is an agency/external execution platform, with commissions determined by trading volume.

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FXCM's Active Trader platform is designed to offer spreads approximately 1 pip lower than a typical FXCM Standard account.

The combined transaction costs of the Active Trader platform (spreads + commissions) should be substantially lower than the transaction costs (spreads) available to the typical FXCM Standard account.

FXCM Active Trader rewards clients for higher volumes with lower commissions.

Low Commissions

Commission fee per side per 100K lot

For an account trading more than Fee per side per 100K lot
10M / Month US$5
100M / Month US$3.5

Note: Commissions are negotiable based on trading volume

Typical Spread for Major Currencies*

AUD / USD: 2.0 PIPS GBP / USD: 1.8 PIPS
USD / JPY: 1.2 PIPS USD / CHF: 1.8 PIPS

Cost Savings Example: If You Trade 100K Lot EUR/USD

Traditional FXCM Platform Active Trader Platform
EUR / USD Spread 2.3 PIPS = US$23 0.7 PIPS = US$7
Commission US$0 (US$5 X 2 Sides) = US$10
Transaction Cost US$23 US$17

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Market Depth Display

Multiple banks compete to provide liquidity to FXCM's Active Trader platform. The platform displays the total available liquidity up to 10 best available price levels.

  • Transparent Execution: Before trading, you should know the price at which a market order can be filled based on available liquidity.
  • Short-Term Market Direction Indicator: If the amount of liquidity is heavily tilted towards either the bid or ask side, this indicates that short-term prices may be moving towards the side with less liquidity.
  • Short-Term Trading Strategy: Learn how to use market-depth information for short-term trading. View Video

Web-Based Trading

  • No Download.
  • Mac and Firewall Friendly.

API

The Active Trader platform supports a FIX API.
API Documentation

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Trade more than 10M per month or deposit more than US$25,000 and receive Gold level service.

Active Trader Gold Level Service Includes:

  • Dedicated Trading Specialists: Knowledgeable specialists provide individualised service to meet your needs.**
  • Expedited Account Services: Deposits, Withdrawals, Forms, and any account specific inquiries get priority handling.
  • Charts with Back-Testing Capabilities: Ask our Active Trader Group about the Advanced Charting Package and Course.
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By Phone

  • To speak with an Active Trader specialist, please call 1800 109 751 for Australia or 0800 450 331 for New Zealand. You can also dial the toll-free number listed for your country on the Contact Us page and enter extension 702970.

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*Please note FXCM strives to provide traders with tight, competitive spreads; however, there may be instances when market conditions cause spreads to widen beyond the typical spreads displayed here. Additionally, typical spreads may not be applicable to Japanese-yen-denominated accounts or client accounts of referring brokers. Certain currency pairs may not be available for all account types. For additional information about widened spreads, click here

**Please be advised that FXCM provides general advice that does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. The information provided to you must not be construed as personal advice.
Risk Warning: Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. Before deciding to trade the foreign exchange products offered by FXCM Australia Ltd. you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. FXCM provides general advice that does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. The content of this Web site must not be construed as personal advice. By trading, you could sustain a total loss of your deposited funds and therefore, you should not speculate with capital that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading in foreign exchange products and you should read and consider the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, and Terms of Business issued by FXCM Australia Ltd. before making any decision about whether to trade the foreign exchange products offered by FXCM Australia Ltd. Foreign exchange products are only suitable for those customers who fully understand the market risk. For any questions or to obtain a copy of any documents, contact FXCM Australia Ltd. at support@fxcm.com.au. FXCM recommends you seek advice from a separate financial advisor.

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