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How to open a forex trading account

What is needed and why

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Forex trading sounds like an exciting financial opportunity to those who hear about it for the first time. The possibility of trading large sums of leveraged money sparks the imagination, but most who find the prospects of this market attractive will soon find they are surrounded by online hype and hyperbole.

The reality of trading is quite different from the sales pitches most people hear. That's because it is hard to be consistently profitable and most traders lose money in the early stages of their experience.

What is not hard, however, is actually opening a brokerage account. Choosing a brokerage is more meaningful if a beginner has actually tried out several different forex demo accounts.

Typical requirements to get started

The first thing you'll do is set up an account with a forex broker. You'll need to provide a good deal of personal information to get your account set up, including the following:

Name

Address

Phone number

Account currency type

A password for your trading account

Date of birth

Country of citizenship

Social security number or tax ID

Employment status

You will also need to answer a few financial questions, such as:

Industry compliance

You might wonder why forex brokers want to know all of this information. The simple answer is to comply with the law. The environment surrounding forex trading has a comparatively low degree of regulation, but in recent years, more regulations have been put in place to provide some degree of protection or assurance to account holders. Additionally, forex brokers need to ask these questions to protect themselves from the risk of loss. They want to make sure customers who overleverage themselves will still be able to pay back any unexpected losses.

It's unlikely that you will find any broker willing to open your trading account without requiring these questions to be answered. If you do happen to find one that isn't asking many questions, you should be suspicious. If you are ever feeling wary about a particular broker, you can look them up through the national futures association to find out their status.

Forex trading and risk

During the final steps of opening your account, you will see risk disclosures. Please take these seriously. Forex is a difficult business for beginners. It tends to eat them for dinner if they aren't careful. There are more losers than winners on average. The broker is required to remind you of the forex risks.

Once you've turned in all of your information to be processed, the broker will verify it and typically ask you to send in some verification documents such as a government-issued ID, and maybe a utility statement to verify your name and address. The back and forth process can slow down the process by a day or two, but it's nothing to concern you.

Once your information is verified, you can fund your account and begin trading. One piece of advice that I like to give to all new traders is not to put any money in the account that you cannot afford to lose.

It seems like obvious advice, but some people start off feeling like they know more than they do, and take unnecessary risks. Start with a fair amount of money and trade small. Nothing can prepare you for the emotions that you feel when your money is truly at risk, so go slow in the beginning.

Forex should be boring

Forex seems very exciting, but in reality, it should be boring and cut and dried. If you feel a great deal of anxiety when making trades, be careful. It's common to either get too wound up from your winning trades or become a destructive trader from your losing trades.

Learning to make trades using research and systematic logic will serve you much more than relying on emotion to guide your trading. Forex should feel like simple, methodical decision-making with precautionary steps in case of failure. While that might sound boring to you, you will survive much longer if you approach that market that way.

Keep your cool

If you find yourself feeling like you are making common forex mistakes and just generally feeling frustrated, stop trading, and review the basics again. Forex trading is one of those industries where occasionally you have to re-evaluate your methods to make sure you are achieving your goals. Try not to get too frustrated and keep your approach scientific and unemotional.

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One of the first steps in forex trading is opening a forex trading account. Account gives you entrance into trading world where you will be one of the traders on the biggest market.

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I will show you what you need to do to open account with broker.

How to open trading account

In order to continue you need to have broker. If you do not have broker even then you can continue to inform yourself about opening an account. It is not bad to know more if you want.

To open trading account, demo or real, necessary steps are:

Selecting trading account type

Registration

Activating trading account

This is global overview but I will get into more details further in this text. Be sure to open first demo account and then after demo trading, real account.

Choosing trading account type

This post is about opening real account. If you are looking how to open demo account check this:

Step by step guide: admiral markets demo account

When opening account, real account, you need to decide which type you want to open. Brokers offers a lot options for any trader and before deciding please read as much as you can so you do not get scammed.

Broker can offer you few account types:

Business

Personal

Managed

Managed

Spot

Futures

Forwards

Managed account

Some brokers have account where you can deposit money and then let broker to trade for you. These kind of accounts are known as managed account. If you want to trade on forex market by yourself then do not choose this account type.

By the way they charge fees through profit they make on your account and there is minimum amount on deposit which can be different by brokers. Deposit amount is mostly several thousands dollars which can be to high for individual investor.

Be sure that you open forex spot account and not one of the other accounts like futures and forwards.

Trading account size

Between account sizes you will need to choose small or large accounts. Small account is for trader with small amount of invested money. Large account is for trader with high amount of invested money.

Small accounts with every pip move will bring you smaller profit but also small loss if market moves against you. At start it is best to have small loss if you make a bad trade. In time how your progress through forex market you can deposit more money and have large account. With large account every pip move will bring you more money on your account.

For beginners it is recommended to use small account until they master trading and afterwards they can continue on the larger accounts. This way they will protect heavily earned money from fast losing on forex market.

During account opening process sometimes you will encounter three types of account that broker offers you. They are:

Mini account

Micro account

Standard account

There is difference between them as their name suggest it but in general there is no to much complicated differences.

What is micro account

Micro account is account mostly intended for novice traders but it is not mandatory that he is novice.

This account requires smaller amount of deposit and that is between $10 – $250. Minimal deposit depends on the broker with which you have trading account open.

Every trade/contract that you open you control $1,000 on the market. Every pip move gives $0.1 difference on trading account. If trade goes in your favor you will earn $0.1 and if trade goes against you then you lose $0.1.

As you can see 1 pip move does not bring a lot profit or loss. If you open a trade and wait until market moves in one direction for 100 pips then this amount will be $10. $10 can be a lot if you have invested $50 on your trading account.

If you are able to invest more money on you account it is best to do it because this way you will avoid possible margin call. With higher amount on the account you will have wide space to trade if trade becomes a bad trade.

Margin call happens when you have bad trade active and without enough money to sustain further loss. When critical level is reached broker automatically close your trade.

What is mini account

Similar to micro account mini account is for traders who wants to invest money in range from $100 – $500. It is a little bit higher then micro account but it gives you possibility to earn $1 with every pip move.

Every trade/contract that you open you control $10,000. Every pip move gives $1 difference on trading account.

It is 10 times more than micro account and for new traders this is more then enough. Same as for micro account here is better to have larger amount of money on account.

What is standard account

Standard account is account mostly intended for experienced traders but it is not mandatory. Novice traders sometimes use standard account for trading.

This account requires larger amount of deposit and that is from $1000 and above. Minimal deposit depends on the broker with which you have trading account open.

Every trade/contract that you open you control $100,000. Every pip move gives $10 difference on trading account.

Which account to open

Micro, mini or standard account depends on you and your preferences. Do you want to earn more money with 1 pip move or less money with 1 pip move.

Forex account – micro, mini and standard

Those who have more money and know how to trade they will go for standard account. For novice it is the best to go with mini account. With every pip move novice will earn $1 which is a good profit.

Advantage that you can have with mini account over standard account is when you have high amount invested on trading account you can open several trades. If you have 10 orders on mini account it is same as you have 1 order open on standard account.

On mini account each trade gives you $1 for pip move. If something goes wrong and your margin starts to become red you can close one of orders and rest of them leave open. This way your margin will not be overloaded and you will stay in the game with other orders. If market moves in your direction open orders will bring you profit.

As a conclusion mini account gives you more flexibility in trading over standard account but enough profit for 1 pip move. Choose wisely which account is best for you and your trading preferences.

Leverage

Another thing to watch out when choosing account is leverage on that account. Leverage is ability to control large sum of money using small amount of your invested money.

You can choose different leverage like from 1:50 up to 1:500. This is different from broker to broker. 1:50 means that with one 1$ you can control $50 on the market. Broker lends you rest of the money so you can trade on the market and make more money. But also lose more money if market goes against you.

After you have decided which account you want to have, personal/business or small/large you need to decide to open

Live or

Demo account

As said earlier, for beginners it is best to open demo to test and later on to open live account. On demo account you should at least learn how to open and close a trade.

From my experience I can tell you that I have started immediately with live account because demo account could not give me what I wanted and that is – live experience.

Registration

When registering real/live account you will need to do some paper work in order to open it. Those papers could be

Your ID number

Utility bill not older than 3 months with your personal address on it, so they can verify that it is really you and data you have provided are accurate

They need this information to comply with the law. Regulatory agencies wants to protect you so they have set requirements for broker to open an account for you. If you are not required to give them these information’s you should be suspicious because that is minimum what they should ask you to provide.

During registration broker could ask you several information about your trading experience, your trading intentions or how much you will invest. They like to get know you(KYC – know your customer) and your trading intentions.

Please read all what is written in their documents so you are familiar with all costs that can arise, if there is any. Also, pay attention when depositing money over wire transfer how much does bank charge for their services.

Trading account activation

When registration of your live account is done you will receive confirmation mail with account details. Information that trader receives in e-mail can be different because not all forex broker sends same e-mail.

Account number

Password for trading platform

Server on which to connect

In order to activate trading account open your trading platform and follow further steps.

In the MT4 platform right click on the “accounts” menu which is located under “navigator” menu. After right click you will select “login to trade account“.

Use those information’s and enter them into new window that appears, like the picture below this text.

If everything is fine with data entered your trading platform will start to show you real information about trading pair price. If not, you will hear sound that indicates you have entered incorrect data.

Possible cause you did not connect to trading platform with information from broker is:

Wrong login data – check information from broker

Wrong trading platform – use platform from your broker

No internet access – check can you open some other website in your browser in order to verify is internet connection ok

If you have entered all data as shown above and you have tested possible source of the problem and even then you are not connected then please call broker support.

Password change

Password is possible to change immediately after you login into trading account. You are not obligated to leave same password you have received from your broker. You can change it to your desired password where you need to fulfill certain requirements.

Go into MT4 menu “tools” and select “options” with which you will open new window.

“tools” menu for trading account password change

In “options” window under tab “server” you will see option to change password. All other parameters you can leave as they are.

Change trading password under tab “server”

Select “change” and window “change password” will appear where you need to enter new password details. Enter your current password you have received from broker and enter new password. There is 2 places where you need to enter password, “new password” and “confirm“.

Trading account password change

Please pay attention to fulfill all necessary conditions for new password.

At least five symbols

At least two of the three character lowercase, uppercase and digit

After all above is done you will have account on MT4 platform ready for trading. If you are using real account then you will need to fund it with real money.

Transfer of real money on the trader account is done in trader room. I cannot show you steps because trader room is different on each broker. But mostly they have instructions how to transfer money from your credit card or bank account or any other possible channel.

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How to open a forex trading account

What is needed and why

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What is not hard, however, is actually opening a brokerage account. Choosing a brokerage is more meaningful if a beginner has actually tried out several different forex demo accounts.

Typical requirements to get started

The first thing you'll do is set up an account with a forex broker. You'll need to provide a good deal of personal information to get your account set up, including the following:

Name

Address

Phone number

Account currency type

A password for your trading account

Date of birth

Country of citizenship

Social security number or tax ID

Employment status

You will also need to answer a few financial questions, such as:

Industry compliance

Forex trading and risk

Forex should be boring

Keep your cool

How to open an account

You can start trading across our range of award-winning platforms in three simple steps: complete our application form, verify your identity and deposit funds. You are now ready to place your first live trade with OANDA. It is as easy as that.

Step 1: apply for an account

To apply, you must be over 18 years old, and a legal resident of the united states. We only ask questions that are relevant to your application and for regulatory purposes. Be prepared to upload proof of identity and address, such as your drivers license.

Step 2: verify your identity and proof of address

We may need you to send some documentation to verify your identity. You can scan the below documents or use your smartphone to take a picture of the documents and submit them through our secure portal.

Driver’s license (proof of identity and address)

You can use your driver's license to validate your identity and address. Scan or take a photo of the front of your license. Please ensure that the full page of the document is visible, all written details are legible and the face in the photo is clear/identifiable.

Don’t have a driver’s license? You can also verify your identity and proof of address using the below documents:

Government-issued passport or ID card (proof of identity)

Scan or take a photo. The scan should show your photo, name and date of birth. The document should be valid as of today (not expired).

Utility bill, bank statement or other document with your name and address on it (proof of address)

The document should show your current residential address and must match the address on your OANDA account application. It should be mailed or dated within the last three months and should be issued in your name. We cannot accept documents addressed as ‘c/o' or ‘care of’ unfortunately.

Step 3: fund and trade

To deposit funds, log in to ‘manage funds’ using your OANDA account details and click on the ‘deposit’ button. You can fund your trading account using a number of methods, including debit cards, bank wire transfer, check (USD) and automated clearing house (ACH). There is no minimum deposit amount. Note: you can only deposit up to 50% of your net worth.

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How to open a forex trading account

The forex market is as old as the advent of currencies and has grown to become the largest financial market in the world. But, surprisingly, trading in the currency market hasn’t been very accessible to the general public for most of its history.

However, this has changed ever since the arrival of the internet and retail forex brokerages have popped up to facilitate trading. Nowadays, opening a forex trading account is no more different than opening a bank account. However, before one starts trading, it is important to be aware of some information that can ensure that your trading experience remains secure and successful.

Find the right broker

Finding the right broker in the market is perhaps the all-important first step that you are going to take. Since currency trading is decentralized and not-so-well regulated, it is highly recommended that traders research the broker’s reputation thoroughly before taking the plunge.

This can easily be done by verifying a broker’s history with the national regulatory agencies. Furthermore, it is also advisable to know about the services that a broker offers. Some may provide basic brokerages while others may provide sophisticated trading platforms and resources for analysis that assist in well-informed trading decisions.

You should also look to compare any fees or commissions that brokers may be charging for their services. When ascertaining the profitability of trading, these extra costs can become quite important for the trader.

Information required for account creation

Once you have decided upon a broker, you will be required to provide a variety of personal information to set up your trading account.

These may include the following:

Name

Country of citizenship

Date of birth

Address

Phone number

Currency type for account

Tax ID or social security number

Employment status

Along with these, you may also be required to answer a few financial questions.

Trading experience

Annual income

Trading objectives

Net worth

Choose the account type

When you’re all set to open an account, you will have to decide exactly which trading account type you want. You can choose either a personal account or a corporate (or business) account. One had to choose amongst ‘standard,’ ‘mini,’ and ‘micro’ accounts in the past.

But, since traders allow one to trade custom lots, this isn’t a problem anymore and is great news for those beginners who have only a small capital amount. It also keeps things flexible for traders as they won’t be necessitated to trade any more than they are comfortable with. Plus, you must always remember to read the fine print of your agreement.

Many application forms will have the option of a ‘managed account,’ which is good if you want the broker to trade for you. But, if you’re not looking to give the reins to someone else, you should be wary of this. Besides, a managed account demands big capital, somewhere north of $25,000. On top of that, the managing person may also take a cut out of your profits.

Industry compliance

One might be driven to wonder why brokers require so much information to open a trading account. The reason is that they have to abide by the law and be industry compliant. Ever since forex went retail, it has some regulations, which have been put in place to keep traders from harm and offer some protection.

As such, you won’t find many brokers ready to open an account without warranting all this information. If, however, you come across a broker that doesn’t require such information, be wary of them.

Registration

There might be some paperwork that you are required to submit to successfully open your account and the forms that you provided will vary depending on your broker. Soft copies of the same will be provided to you, which you can view and print at your pleasure.

Furthermore, be aware of the affiliated costs that you might have to pay, such as charges for bank transfer applied by your bank. Some banks actually may cost a lot, which might take a big bite out of your trading capital and may surprise you later.

Activate the account

As soon as the broker receives all the required paperwork, you should be greeted with an email providing the necessary instructions for activating your account. Once you have gone through the steps, a final email will be sent to you providing everything from username and password to detailed instructions that will assist you in funding your account.

Now, you can log in and begin trading. However, if you are just starting out, you would be better off trying your hand on demos. This will help you get the hang of the trading strategies and get familiar with simulated market conditions before you risk your account capital on live trading.

Summary

The procedure of opening and setting up a forex trading account isn’t too dissimilar from opening any other type of financial account. You will be required to do your research beforehand to ensure that your broker is reputable, provide the relevant information necessary for the process, choose an account type depending on your goals, register, and finally activate your trading account.

Once you have begun, you should be able to trade round the clock at your pleasure. It is highly advised that you read all the conditions in the documents provided by your broker carefully and are aware of any terms and conditions that might be associated with your trading account activity.

Though trading on a live account shouldn’t be your first experience with trading, as long as you approach trading with a scientific and stoical mindset. Use proper risk management, remain vigilant, and you should be well on your way to a successful forex trading career.

Open a FOREX.Com trading account

Open an account and start trading in three simple steps.

Tell us about yourself

Fund your account

Start trading

Our promise to you

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We'll deliver quality and value

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We'll provide you tools

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We'll help build your confidence

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We'll give you peace of mind

With over a decade of experience, FOREX.Com has supported over 200,000 clients globally. Our parent company, stonex group inc., is listed on the new york stock exchange and meets the highest standards of corporate governance and financial reporting.

What you’ll need

We will try to open your account electronically using the details of either your driving license, passport or national ID card. If this is not possible, we will require you to send us copies of both types of documents outlined below:

Government issued photo identification

Valid, current passport (national or international).

Valid, current driver's license.

Valid, current national ID card.

Other types of government issued photo ID may be acceptable after review on a case by case basis.

Birth certificates, marriage licenses and insurance cards are not accepted.

Important: your full name and date of birth as indicated on your FOREX.Com application must be visible, as well as the expiration date. If you wish to submit your drivers license as proof of address, we require you also submit another government issued ID as photo identification.

Address confirmation

Utility bill

Bank, building society, credit or debit card statement

Council tax bill

Local government address registration certificates

Valid driving license if issued within the last six months.

We also do not accept internet printed documents.

Important:the document must be dated within the last six months - the issuing date must be visible. Your name and home address, as indicated on your FOREX.Com application, must also be visible. We cannot accept your work address or a P.O. Box (exceptions are made for middle eastern countries - please call us if this applies to you).

The documents must be received in their entirety and we cannot accept internet printed documents, payment stubs or folded documents. Additional documents may be requested at our discretion.

In accordance with our regulatory obligations, additional documentation may be required at any time for internal periodical reviews.