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  • #8,321
  • Dec 5, 2015 4:48am Dec 5, 2015 4:48am
Quoting bapakjason
forgive me if this has already been asked (or please point me to a post that can help), why does the price feed for fxcm always seem like it is 1-2 pips away from actual entry and TP when looking at mt4 charts? I don't mean spread, this happens even when the spread for eurusd is 0.2 or so (when the spread is this small I can't account for the visual difference by saying 'well I'm looking at the sell feed when placing a pending buy stop). . . All the other brokers I have used never have price showing on the chart this far away from where the actual...
#Post 7,173 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...30#post8089230
#Post 7,509 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...81#post8184181
#Post 7,998 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...78#post8464878
TSLA: 30-Dec-22 123.18 // 16-Jun-23 260.54 **111.51%**
  • #8,322
  • Dec 5, 2015 1:13pm Dec 5, 2015 1:13pm
Quoting Phylo
{quote} #Post 7,173 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...30#post8089230 #Post 7,509 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...81#post8184181 #Post 7,998 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...78#post8464878
Thank you for your time. This is exactly the issue. Is there no way to get the candle in line with the actual spread as seen with the majority of brokers using mt4?
  • #8,323
  • Edited 11:20am Dec 6, 2015 10:20am | Edited 11:20am
Quoting bapakjason
{quote} Thank you for your time. This is exactly the issue. Is there no way to get the candle in line with the actual spread as seen with the majority of brokers using mt4?
No - unsolved at present - see

#Post 8,275 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...57#post8598757 -
#Post 8,145 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...05#post8522005 - and others.
TSLA: 30-Dec-22 123.18 // 16-Jun-23 260.54 **111.51%**
  • #8,324
  • Dec 6, 2015 3:15pm Dec 6, 2015 3:15pm
Quoting Phylo
{quote} No - unsolved at present - see #Post 8,275 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...57#post8598757 - #Post 8,145 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...05#post8522005 - and others.
Thanks again for your time. I appreciate it. -Jason
  • #8,325
  • Dec 8, 2015 2:24pm Dec 8, 2015 2:24pm
Quoting Phylo
{quote} No - unsolved at present - see #Post 8,275 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...57#post8598757 - #Post 8,145 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...05#post8522005 - and others.
Quoting bapakjason
{quote} Thanks again for your time. I appreciate it. -Jason
Hi Phylo,

Thanks for helping Bapakjason to catch up on the earlier discussions about our MT4 charts. However, just to clarify, the charts on all our non-USD MT4 servers have already been updated.

That means if you are trading on a Euro-denominated MT4 account with us, then you should now be able to see our raw FX spreads reflected on your charts. By contrast, if you are trading on a British pound-denominated MT4 account, then your charts will reflect our all inclusive spreads. That's because regulations prohibit us from charging a separate commission on spread betting accounts, so instead we add a markup to the spread which is reflected in the charts on our GBP MT4 servers.

Updates to the charts for our USD MT4 servers are pending. I will keep you posted.
  • #8,326
  • Dec 9, 2015 8:56am Dec 9, 2015 8:56am
Hi Jason,

Last year I asked if FXCM would also start offering CFD shares or some more indices or ETF's. Has that plan been shelved for now ?
Or give us at least the VIX, a VIX chart would be great . Give us something
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  • #8,327
  • Edited Dec 11, 2015 6:53am Dec 9, 2015 8:58pm | Edited Dec 11, 2015 6:53am
Quoting Jason Rogers
{quote} {quote} Hi Phylo, Thanks for helping Bapakjason to catch up on the earlier discussions about our MT4 charts. However, just to clarify, the charts on all our non-USD MT4 servers have already been updated. That means if you are trading on a Euro-denominated MT4 account with us, then you should now be able to see our raw FX spreads reflected on your charts. By contrast, if you are trading on a British pound-denominated MT4 account, then your charts will reflect our all inclusive spreads. That's because regulations prohibit us from charging...
Hello Jason,

i got an email from FXCM that my account would be locked if i don't submit a new application?
My account by IBFX was transferred last year to FXCM.
Its all fine with my account and with my trading, i don't know why i need to open a new account?
Could you please tell me what is wrong with my account /account number { sensitive information deleted by staff, per request }
Thanks!
Money is made by sitting, not trading. Jesse L. Livermore
  • #8,328
  • Dec 10, 2015 10:02am Dec 10, 2015 10:02am
Quoting sam69
{quote} Hello Jason, i got an email from FXCM that my account would be locked if i don't submit a new application? My account by IBFX was transferred last year to FXCM. Its all fine with my account and with my trading, i don't know why i need to open a new account? Could you please tell me what is wrong with my account? Thanks!
Hi Sam,

Since your questions pertains to information specific to your account, my colleague in our support team will follow up with you personally via email. In the meantime, please edit your post above to remove your account number for your security.

Thanks,
Jason
  • #8,329
  • Dec 10, 2015 10:51am Dec 10, 2015 10:51am
Quoting johninthai
Hi Jason, Last year I asked if FXCM would also start offering CFD shares or some more indices or ETF's. Has that plan been shelved for now ?
Hi John,

FXCM now offers trading in share CFDs. (not available to US residents)

Quoting johninthai
Or give us at least the VIX, a VIX chart would be great . Give us something

While it's not currently possible to trade VIX with FXCM, you can still view it on Trading Station's Marketscope charts using the Yahoo Finance Chart View.
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This custom chart view from FXCodeBase.com will allow to see charts for many symbols that are available on Yahoo Finance. For example, you can chart VIX by entering the symbol ^VIX, and you can chart the Dow Jones FXCM Dollar Index by entering the symbol ^USDOLLAR

Quoting johninthai
Give us something
If there is anything else you'd like, please let me know. It might already be available. If not, I can request it for you.
  • #8,330
  • Dec 10, 2015 11:51pm Dec 10, 2015 11:51pm
Hi Jason,
Great. I will contact a rep to see if this can be added to already existing account or if I have to open a new account.
Thanks
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  • #8,331
  • Dec 11, 2015 6:55pm Dec 11, 2015 6:55pm
FXCM statement release today:

"‎In addition, as has also been previously stated, FXCM's Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $130 million, of which there is $65.8 million remaining."

Why would a company under financial stress spend $130 million to buy stock in it's own company when they're selling off parts so they can pay back the loan from Leucadia? The $64.2 million already spent is just adding to the financial pain. Pretty crazy IMHO.
***Just a thought: How about using the $130 million to pay off the loan???

Current market valuation is $28.5 million as stock hits new low today.
52 week range 172.50-5.26.
Close today 5.30.
I'll wait for insiders to start buying to show they have confidence in survival of the company.
  • #8,332
  • Dec 13, 2015 1:28pm Dec 13, 2015 1:28pm
- a possible chain of reasonings:

Both Lucadia and FXCM are confident the loan can be settled by end Q1 2016 * ► the final loan settlement is considered priced-in ► cash on hand can be employed to other profitable ends = strategic planning and timing ► a fundamental objective of share purchase is - buy lower, sell higher or re-issue at a higher price = profit ► if shares start to appreciate investor purchase demand grows ► less shares in circulation = scarcity priciple = higher prices.

* #Post 8,254 - http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?p=8578964#post8578964
TSLA: 30-Dec-22 123.18 // 16-Jun-23 260.54 **111.51%**
  • #8,333
  • Edited 5:38pm Dec 15, 2015 4:58pm | Edited 5:38pm
Happy Holidays From FXCM

The holidays are coming fast, so I want to make sure you are aware of our special forex trading hours for Christmas and New Year's:
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Click here for CFD Holiday Trading Hours. (CFD trading is not available to US residents.)
Click here for the Holiday Rollover Schedule.

Aside from Christmas and New Year's, FXCM's live customer support team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Trading Desk opens Sundays between 22:00 and 22:15 GMT and closes Fridays at 21:55 GMT.

FXCM encourages you to review and update your account profile on an annual basis to ensure the information within your profile is accurate and up to date. To ensure accurate account information, please log in to MyFXCM.com with your live account log-in details and make any necessary changes under "Account Information."

Our service includes products that are traded on margin and carry a risk of losses in excess of your deposited funds. The products may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved.
  • #8,334
  • Dec 15, 2015 6:14pm Dec 15, 2015 6:14pm
Quoting Jason Rogers
Happy Holidays From FXCM The holidays are coming fast, so I want to make sure you are aware of our special forex trading hours for Christmas and New Year's: {image} Click here for CFD Holiday Trading Hours. (CFD trading is not available to US residents.) Click here for the Holiday Rollover Schedule. Aside from Christmas and New Year's, FXCM's live customer support team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Trading Desk opens Sundays between 22:00 and 22:15 GMT and...
USDZAR margin up to 90/1K.
Quite abrupt for a foreseeable volatility due to South Africa's rating and elections, FED's hiking rates, etc.
How long is it gonna take until you'll disable the Rand? It's a deja-vu like it was with the RUB.
  • #8,335
  • Dec 16, 2015 9:55am Dec 16, 2015 9:55am
Jason,​
If I enable an alert on my Trading station and enable the action to send me an email, does my trading station have to be open? Will I get an email if my trading computer is turned off?
  • #8,336
  • Dec 16, 2015 1:02pm Dec 16, 2015 1:02pm
Quoting hatzius
{quote} USDZAR margin up to 90/1K. Quite abrupt for a foreseeable volatility due to South Africa's rating and elections, FED's hiking rates, etc. How long is it gonna take until you'll disable the Rand? It's a deja-vu like it was with the RUB.
Hi Hatzius,

I've received no indication from our trading desk that they intend to discontinue offering the Rand, but I will let you know if I hear of any such changes.

The geopolitical factors affecting the Ruble are different, which is why many brokers no longer offer it.
  • #8,337
  • Dec 16, 2015 1:46pm Dec 16, 2015 1:46pm
Quoting Dcb
Jason,​ If I enable an alert on my Trading station and enable the action to send me an email, does my trading station have to be open? Will I get an email if my trading computer is turned off?
Hi Dcb,

You must keep Trading Station running in order to receive email alerts from the platform. One solution is to use a virtual private server (VPS).
  • #8,338
  • Dec 16, 2015 2:36pm Dec 16, 2015 2:36pm
Jason,​
Thank you.
  • #8,339
  • Dec 17, 2015 3:37pm Dec 17, 2015 3:37pm
Quoting Dcb
Jason,​ Thank you.
It's my pleasure, Dcb
  • #8,340
  • Dec 17, 2015 8:04pm Dec 17, 2015 8:04pm
Jason,
Do you think January will be the month that FXCM smaller spread will be reflected on the Mt4 chart for US patrons ?
Thanks, Jason
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