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FXCM Tick Data

FXCM opens access to our open repository of tick data for popular currency pairs dating back to January 4th, 2015. The tick data repository is free for unlimited individual usage and updated with new data sets weekly.

FREE DATA FOR ANALYSIS and Back-Testing

Traders can quickly import weekly tick data within seconds directly from FXCM servers to back-test algorithmic strategies, and create models with precision. With FXCM, traders have access to robust market data solutions, and advance technology to enhance their trading experience.

FXCM’s Tick Data Advantages:

  • Quick access to the top 21 currency pairs
  • Tick data aggregates the best bid/offer from FXCM’s multiple liquidity providers.
  • Back-test up to two years
  • Compressed data available in all coding languages

Requirements:

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Free Trading Station Practice Account

We give you a £50,000 practice account to get you comfortable trading a variety of asset classes on our platform, along with a free trading guide.

Account Types:

  • The Mini account is ideal for new traders with all trading costs within the spread through FXCM's Dealing Desk execution model. Traders have access to 21 currency pairs and 18 CFDs. Experienced traders can trade Mini Accounts with up to 200:1 leverage. Traders that are new to FX and CFD trading will be defaulted to 50:1 leverage. In the event that equity surpasses 20,000 CCY, the Mini account may be switched to a Standard account.
  • The Standard account offers low commission pricing through FXCM's No Dealing Desk execution model. Traders have access to 39 currency pairs and 18 CFDs. Experienced traders can trade Standard Accounts with up to 100:1 leverage. Traders that are new to FX and CFD trading will be defaulted to 50:1 leverage. In the event that equity falls below 10,000 CCY, the Standard account may be switched to a Mini account.
  • Spread Bet accounts are available exclusively to UK and Ireland residents. Spread Betting is an option on both Mini and Standard account types. However please note that Spread Bet accounts will always be set to all-inclusive spreads pricing regardless of account type.
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Spread Betting: FXCM UK offers tax exempt spread betting accounts exclusively to UK and Ireland residents. Residents of other countries are NOT eligible. Spread betting is not intended for distribution to, or use by any person in any country and jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
 
Spread Betting is an option on both Mini and Standard account types. Spread Betting accounts offer spread plus mark-up pricing only, regardless of account type. Spreads are variable and are subject to delay.

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