Novice Question

I tried http://www.alpari-idc.com/en/dc/databank.php but it says the data is unavailable.

I want the best quality data for 90% or higher modelling quality

Ok looking at the "similar threads" it seems a lot of people ask this and I probably won't be answered.

Anyway I set the Metatrader software to Download by pressing the "download" button and it's downloading now.

If I don't get 90% quality I'd appreciate some advise.

Best Regards,
Professor John Frink

I opened a FXCM micro account last week, sent my scanned docs on friday. Does anyone know how long on average it takes to get approved?

Also if I load my account with some money first will this speed up the process?

Hello Frink,

Give FXCM Micro 3-5 business days for processing and no it does not speed up the process when funding early.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Kindest,
Jaclyn Sales
FXCM
[email protected]

hello

Can i ask why fxcm micro withdrawal fee is not fixed, and its so high ?

Maxey,

The withdrawal fee exists as it is the cost of processing a withdrawal. By charging clients only for services they use, we are able to keep our costs down and spreads low collectively for all clients, and individually so that traders are not charged for fees they themselves do not use.

If free fund transfers are the most important part of your trading, these are available for all clients of our gold program along with other premium services, available for FXCM standard accounts at our full service brokerage arm, at www.fxcm.com.

We have a full services Standard Account Division offering a diverse array of products. To review other Account Options with our Standard Division, please click http://forexforums.dailyfx.com/fxcm-...vice-accounts/ . You can post any questions about our Full Services Division directly at this section of the Trading Community.

You can click here for more information http://forexforums.dailyfx.com/withd...hdrawal-q.html

Hope this helps,
Jaclyn Sales
FXCM
[email protected]

Hello FrinFX,

I had some days ago exactly the same problem.
Here is your escape:

http://www.forextester.com/datasources.html

Success with it and all the best

Antomi

Thank you very much for this link, Are these in metatrader format or CSV?

Still not approved yet. I knew this would take ages.

My mini account broker (FXCM) just dealt me a 135 pips loss per lot past my stop loss which was set to break even last night. They refuse to retract the charge of the loss saying that they cannot guarantee my manually set stop loss, nor trailing stop which is used to lock in profit.

I can understand slippage of 30-50 pips, but 135 pips slippage? It seems to me a broker has total control on what price they can close me out instead of my stop. Where is the security for a trader?

They seem to have changed from past practices. A few years back I had stop loss problem and they usually honored my stop but not now. Why?

Does anybody have any similar experience with this broker? I am one of those unlucky traders who have a day job and cannot watch the market 7/24. I cannot live with this kind of uncertainty from a broker.

Does FXCM micro gives stop loss protection? I am under the impression that it works differently from the mini or standard account. I won't mind staying with FXCM with a micro account if it gives stop loss guarantee.

And how much is the high withdrawal fees anyway?

Thanks

I can't understand even 50 pips slippage! This is to much. We talking about extra 10-15% which will be added to your loss, or even more if you use a high leverage.

FrinkFX,

If you e-mail me with the e-mail address you are using to open your FXCM Micro account I can investigate what the hold-up is. Your first and last name will be helpful as well.

Kindest
Jaclyn Sales
FXCM
[email protected]

When FXCM Micro first started, I applied for an account but was denied. I got an email about 2 weeks ago stating my application for complete and all they need was for me to fax over my document information and make a starting deposit.

Funny for time flies

I know I probably should be sending this to cutomer support, but I'll probably get an answer faster here.

Can I log into an FXCM micro account during non-market hours? I had my account approved late Friday so I haven't had a chance to try and log in during open hours

well according to https://server.iad.liveperson.net/hc...;self.close(); the server is sometimes down for maintenance on weekends

I'm having a problem getting in today also. Normally I have access to the platform by 12:00 PST and currently I have a very profitable AUD/USD short I would like to close, but of course these guys are going to have problems when I need to close out a trade.

Too many coincidences...

sorry to hear that Least I'm not the only one.

This is my first time using a live account and I'm eager to lose some money
Post again when you can log in

I was able to log on just after 2:00 pm. All is well and I'm calming down now.

You are from Ireland, very cool indeed! Good beer and music.

I still can't get in. A few questions:

1. Do I have to put 'FX' before my account number?
2. What's the server I need to connect to?
3. Demo account or real account ?

You shouldn't have to put the FX before your account number. Mine is just the number. As far as the server, I just use whatever it defaults to when logging on. This is for a live account.