Fair Value is a calculation that factors various things that tend to affect the price of a stock index futures contract, such as interest and dividends. A Fair Value Rate adjustment is often applied by many media outlets when quoting market index prices based on futures contracts.
No. Due to the imperfect nature of hedging, hedging with different assets is still prone to considerable risk, and hence does not figure into margin calculations. Please be advised that trading on margin carries a significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
Yes, margin requirements can periodically change to account for changes in market volatility and currency exchange rates. Any margin changes will be shown in the MMR column in the Simple Dealing Rates window of the Trading Station. Margin requirement changes…
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Initial / Maintenance margin for each position can be seen in the Simple Dealing Rates window. Liquidation Margin can then be seen in the Accounts Tab under used MR. Please be advised that trading on margin carries a significant risk of…
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Yes. CFDs are regulated in most countries in which they are traded.
CFDs currently trade in Australia, the United Kingdom, throughout the Euro Zone, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Switzerland, New Zealand, and other countries. FXCM is regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Retail traders, speculators and hedge funds are the typical market participants for CFDs. CFDs are complex, leveraged products that can put clients at risk of losing more than their original investment. CFDs may not be suitable for all investors. Please…
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No. A FXCM account provides access to trading in Forex, Equity Indices, and Commodities.
A pip is the increment FXCM uses to account for profits and losses. It is the standard used in the Forex market, in place of "points" or "ticks". On Forex instruments, the "pip" is the second-to-last digit in a price…
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FXCM uses a "lot-based" trading system. This allows our platform to aggregate all client positions into standardised trade sizes, simplifying the process of trading in several different markets on one account. It also allows the platform to track profits and…
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The Spread is the difference between the Buy Price and the Sell Price for any instrument, and is displayed in pips. FXCM quotes spreads, which you can view at any time in the Dealing Rates window of your Trading Station.…
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Clients of FXCM can trade Stock Indices, Oil, and Precious Metals from their FXCM Trading Station using CFDs. CFD stands for Contract for Difference. CFDs are specialised and popular Over The Counter (OTC) financial products that allow traders to easily…
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