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Are you eligible for FOREX Pro?

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You might qualify to trade as a professional client if you meet two of the three criteria below:

  • Have you made an average of 10 significantly sized transactions per quarter over the last four quarters?
  • Do you currently have a financial portfolio, including cash deposits exceeding $500,000?
  • Have you worked in a professional capacity in the financial sector that has required knowledge of trading leveraged products for at least 1+ year(s)?
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Professional Trader requirements – in detail
In order to qualify to become a Professional Client, you will need to meet at least 2 out of the 3 eligibility criteria outlined by the FCA. There will be no change to tax status or any additional cost to change to Professional Client status.
  • Trade size & volume
    You have traded, in significant size, in the spread bet/forex/CFD markets or other leveraged products (e.g. indices, shares, spot FX, futures, options, other derivatives etc.) at an average frequency of 10 transactions per quarter 10 transactions per quarter over the previous four quarters (with City Index and/or other providers).
  • Size of portfolio

    The size of your financial instrument portfolio, defined as including cash deposits and financial instruments, exceeds EUR 500,000 (or equivalent in your local currency).

    Acceptable examples of savings and investments: Cash savings, stock portfolio, stocks and shares ISA, trading accounts, mutual funds, SIPP (excluding non-financial instruments).

    Unacceptable examples of savings and investments: Company pension, non-tradeable assets, property, luxury cars, jewellery.

  • Professional experience
    You work or have worked in the financial sector for at least one year in a professional position, which requires knowledge of the transactions or services envisaged.
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FOREX Pro FAQs

Can I receive interest on my tradeable funds?

Upon request, we may pay interest on Tradeable funds which average £20,000 or more over a calendar month.

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How can I find out if I am eligible to receive interest?

Interest will only be paid to clients with £20,000 or more in their tradeable funds throughout the calendar month, Clients must also have an active status which means they trade and manage their accounts regularly. Contact your relationship manager or Client Management for more details.

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What are the features of a professional account with FOREX.com?

Professional traders who meet the criteria can qualify for services designed to accommodate their level of experience.

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What if I’m not eligible to become a professional trader?

If you're not eligible for a professional account, you'll still be able to open a retail trading account and access the global financial markets from our suite of award-winning platforms, with in-depth market analysis and a range of trading tools.

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What's the difference between a retail account and FOREX Pro?

Retail accounts offer negative balance protection and lower leverage limits. Professional accounts allow higher leverage, but you waive negative balance protection and your margin close out levels may differ.

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