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  • #141
  • Sep 22, 2014 6:47am Sep 22, 2014 6:47am
anyone successfully setup a trade explorer here since the transfer? (I keep getting a connectivity issue - I've setup the investor password and everything..)

Mobile platform doesn't seem to have the 09 server yet...(haven't checked this morning..) - I chatted with an FXCM rep last evening that indicated they have reached out to Meta about it...
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  • #142
  • Edited 12:37pm Sep 22, 2014 12:16pm | Edited 12:37pm
Quoting srt
{quote}I'll become a scalping freak :-)
...

Try GBPAUD, in my view that pair gives an excellent (Bid/Ask spread+comms) vs daily range ratio ... at least for now, until volatility in FX Majors are back to normal ...
I see it all in between ...
  • #143
  • Sep 22, 2014 12:23pm Sep 22, 2014 12:23pm
WoW! I'm loving the new spread on FXCM. If it stays this way AND fills are fast..then I'm happy with the move from IBFX. Now the only matter of concern are deposit and withdrawal speed.
  • #144
  • Sep 22, 2014 12:35pm Sep 22, 2014 12:35pm
Quoting DojiSan
WoW! I'm loving the new spread on FXCM. If it stays this way AND fills are fast..then I'm happy with the move from IBFX. Now the only matter of concern are deposit and withdrawal speed.
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  • #145
  • Sep 22, 2014 1:21pm Sep 22, 2014 1:21pm
Quoting albchr
Although seeing how less than 1/3 of Americans can even name all 3 branches of government these days, perhaps they ARE protecting some of us?
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  • #146
  • Sep 22, 2014 3:34pm Sep 22, 2014 3:34pm
Quoting DojiSan
WoW! I'm loving the new spread on FXCM. If it stays this way AND fills are fast..then I'm happy with the move from IBFX. Now the only matter of concern are deposit and withdrawal speed.
Hi DojiSan,

I'm glad to hear you like our new spreads. In regards to your questions about deposits and withdrawals, this FAQ has complete details on the different options available to you as an FXCM US client: http://help.fxcm.com/Deposits-Withdr...0000000MusRAAS

Welcome to FXCM!
  • #147
  • Sep 22, 2014 3:59pm Sep 22, 2014 3:59pm
jason: will this new pricing come to FXCM UK too. or will it be USA only?
  • #148
  • Sep 22, 2014 4:18pm Sep 22, 2014 4:18pm
Quoting shrike
jason: will this new pricing come to FXCM UK too. or will it be USA only?
Hi Shrike, while nothing official has been announced yet for the UK, we are looking into it. I will update you as soon as more news becomes available.
  • #149
  • Sep 22, 2014 5:01pm Sep 22, 2014 5:01pm
Quoting smash1820
One more thing: FXCM still needs to contact MetaQuotes to have them update your new list of servers. I do not see "FXCM-USDReal09" as an option and typing the server address in the field does not work either.
That MT4 server should appear in the drop down list if you reinstall the platform from our website: http://download.fxcorporate.com/FXCM-MT4Install.exe

However, you can also type in this server address manually in the MT4 Login window: mt4r17.fxcorporate.com
  • #150
  • Sep 22, 2014 5:10pm Sep 22, 2014 5:10pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
That MT4 server should appear in the drop down list if you reinstall the platform from our website: http://download.fxcorporate.com/FXCM-MT4Install.exe However, you can also type in this server address manually in the MT4 Login window: mt4r17.fxcorporate.com
Thanks Jason. However, I was referring to your mobile MT4 platform through MetaQuotes, not the desktop version.

We are unable to use the MT4 mobile app because MetaQuotes has not added the new serves as of yet. I have called them though and they are aware of it, so hopefully it won't be much longer!
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  • #151
  • Sep 22, 2014 5:15pm Sep 22, 2014 5:15pm
Quoting smash1820
Yeah the new spreads do seem pretty great so far One suggestion, however, would be to add Metals, Commodities, and Indices. Another would be to make margin requirements a bit more transparent. I hope someone will read this and forward my suggestions. Do these two things and I will be a very satisfied customer. Thanks!
Quoting Kenjlau
Try the tradestation, you can see spread, rollover and margin requirements very easily. As for as indices go, you won't find them in US forex broker. Just go futures for those. You still going to try ForexBroker Inc?
Hi Smash,

As Kenjlau mentioned, CFTC regulations only allow us to offer forex to US traders. FXCM clients living outside the US can trade CFDs for metals, commodities and indices. And in regards to seeing the margin requirements, your MT4 login will allow you to access our Trading Station platform. The web version does not require any download and can be viewed in your browser: https://tsweb.fxcorporate.com/
  • #152
  • Edited 5:59pm Sep 22, 2014 5:35pm | Edited 5:59pm
Quoting srt
{quote} I'm not seeing those spreads either but on the website there's a message "For new clients and existing clients your account will only be subject to the new commission after FXCM has notified you as such." so maybe we just need to wait for the notification or maybe we need a larger account. I'll get a larger account if that's what it takes to get those spreads. I'll become a scalping freak :-)
Quoting ZebraSquirl
{quote} ... thought I was going bonkers ... . Was feeling sorely left out for a second ... . Probably just a rollout issue (assuming that you don't need a large account for these spreads, but I don't see anything like that on the FXCM site).
If you have an existing account with FXCM US, then you will be receiving an email from our Operations department notifying you of the date when your account will be switched to our new pricing.
  • #153
  • Sep 22, 2014 5:40pm Sep 22, 2014 5:40pm
Quoting PoundTrader
{quote}now it's time to get those stop limt orders i ask for
Believe it or not, this still is in the development queue.

It's just that other upgrades to our platforms have been given priority, such as our new pricing.
  • #154
  • Sep 22, 2014 7:37pm Sep 22, 2014 7:37pm
Quoting smash1820
{quote} Thanks Jason. However, I was referring to your mobile MT4 platform through MetaQuotes, not the desktop version. We are unable to use the MT4 mobile app because MetaQuotes has not added the new serves as of yet. I have called them though and they are aware of it, so hopefully it won't be much longer!
Hi Smash,

If you want to access your account on your smartphone or tablet, you may be interested to know that your MT4 login will also work on the Trading Station Mobile app: http://www.fxcm.com/products/trading...0000000MusRAAS
  • #155
  • Sep 22, 2014 9:00pm Sep 22, 2014 9:00pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} {quote} If you have an existing account with FXCM US, then you will be receiving an email from our Operations department notifying you of the date when your account will be switched to our new pricing.
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  • #156
  • Sep 22, 2014 9:13pm Sep 22, 2014 9:13pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} Believe it or not, this still is in the development queue. It's just that other upgrades to our platforms have been given priority, such as our new pricing.
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  • #157
  • Sep 23, 2014 7:37am Sep 23, 2014 7:37am
What GMT offset is FXCM using for the IBFX accounts that were transferred?
I have 2 accounts that were transferred to FXCM. One in USD and the other AUD. The GMT offset on MT4 is different for each account.
The USD based account is showing GMT + 1
The AUD based account is showing GMT + 3
  • #158
  • Sep 23, 2014 10:11am Sep 23, 2014 10:11am
Quoting lnefx
What GMT offset is FXCM using for the IBFX accounts that were transferred? I have 2 accounts that were transferred to FXCM. One in USD and the other AUD. The GMT offset on MT4 is different for each account. The USD based account is showing GMT + 1 The AUD based account is showing GMT + 3
Hi Lnefx,

We offer two time zone options for our MT4 servers: GMT and GMT+2/3 (AKA New York Close).

GMT is an easier time zone to understand for some, while GMT+2/3 allows for New York Close charts with no Sunday candle: http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...33#post7215433

IBFX accounts denominated in USD were transferred to one of our USD servers set to GMT.
IBFX accounts denominated in AUD were transferred to one of our AUD servers set to GMT+2/3 (New York Close).

Also, you may be interested to know that regardless of the time zone on your MT4 server, we have a free app that will let you view the times on your MT4 charts in your preferred time zone. While this app will not change when daily candles begin and end on the charts, it can make it easier to see things in your local time: http://www.fxcmapps.com/metatrader-4...0000000MusRAAS
  • #159
  • Sep 23, 2014 10:25am Sep 23, 2014 10:25am
So FXCM just acquired IBFX's MT4 clients as IBFX is focusing more on TradeStation.
  • #160
  • Sep 23, 2014 11:16am Sep 23, 2014 11:16am
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote}
Also, you may be interested to know that regardless of the time zone on your MT4 server, we have a free app that will let you view the times on your MT4 charts in your preferred time zone. While this app will not change when daily candles begin and end on the charts, it can make it easier to see things in your local time: http://www.fxcmapps.com/metatrader-4...0000000MusRAAS
Handy little thing. FYI to anyone who installs it, it shows up best if this is in indicator window 1. Had to swap my Stoch window and this one to get it to show up right.
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