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  • #1
  • First Post: Edited Feb 17, 2017 6:29am Feb 13, 2017 3:32am | Edited Feb 17, 2017 6:29am
Dear traders,

I am Elisa Sandstrom, Sales and Marketing Manager at ActualTraders. I will be managing this thread and answering any questions you might have about ActualTraders. This thread is devoted to sharing news about ActualTraders and answering your questions and queries. Also I would love to hear about your experience with ActualTraders and hear any feedback you have.

Are you new to ActualTraders?

Most Forex traders share the same problem-no funds for trading or very limited funds for trading. In the footsteps of brick and mortar proprietary trading offices, ActualTraders is bringing a new business model to the Forex market. ActualTraders gives you the opportunity to test your trading skills by taking our TraderTryOut (test) and if you are successful, becoming one of our ActualTraders. After successfully passing the TraderTryOut traders can trade our funds. The profit made trading these funds is divided between the trader and the company. This means that you have a chance to earn money with trading without risking own funds. As we share in your profitability, our interests are 100% aligned with yours.

You can learn more here.

Interested to try out yourself?

Now you can do that with our Free Trial Account. Sign up and start trading.

Trading Application - Protrader

At ActualTraders we use Protrader Trading Application. It is an all-in-one trading application that combines professional tools with a fully customizable interface.

The video below gives you a great overview of the main functionality. In the replies below you can also find links to videos with more specific information for scalpers and on the charting possibilities of the trading application.

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  • #2
  • Feb 14, 2017 6:19am Feb 14, 2017 6:19am
At ActualTraders we use Protrader Trading Application. It is an all-in-one trading application that combines professional tools with a fully customizable interface.

Are you familiar with Protrader?

Here is a great video that introduces the main features to you.

https://vimeo.com/110118720

You can start using Protrader with ActualTraders by signing up for our Free Trial Account here.
  • #3
  • Feb 15, 2017 3:17am Feb 15, 2017 3:17am
Are you an active Twitter user?

Our Head of Trading, Mika Kanerva, shares with you his opinions and knowledge of financial markets along with market analysis on our Twitter account. Start following here today to stay tuned.

Feel free to share your thoughts on Mikas posts or tag ActualTraders in any posts you think are relevant to us.

https://twitter.com/ActualTraders

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  • #4
  • Feb 16, 2017 3:53am Feb 16, 2017 3:53am
Are you a scalper?

Our trading application Protrader has great functionality specifically tailored for scalpers. This video describes the main features, have a look.

https://vimeo.com/99226768
  • #5
  • Edited 6:05am Feb 17, 2017 3:21am | Edited 6:05am
Are you familiar with Protraders charting possibilities?

Protrader has great charting possibilities and allows traders to personalize their trading set up to suit their needs. Here is a video that introduces the charting options to you

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  • #6
  • Feb 17, 2017 5:44am Feb 17, 2017 5:44am
Suggestion, throw some pictures of the platform up in your first post.

Pictures are much more appealing to people when you are trying to sell something, then they might be more inclined to click that scary video link. Maybe even upload to you tube instead as its more appealing to the general public.
  • #7
  • Feb 17, 2017 6:14am Feb 17, 2017 6:14am
Quoting CharlesFXS
Suggestion, throw some pictures of the platform up in your first post. Pictures are much more appealing to people when you are trying to sell something, then they might be more inclined to click that scary video link. Maybe even upload to you tube instead as its more appealing to the general public.
Thank you for your suggestion CharlesFXS, I will take them into consideration and will add some images of the platform.
  • #8
  • Feb 17, 2017 7:06am Feb 17, 2017 7:06am
Nice video. Downloading now, will let you know how I go
  • #9
  • Feb 17, 2017 7:14am Feb 17, 2017 7:14am
I have just placed my first positions and I am wondering, How do i see my open positions on the chart ?
  • #10
  • Feb 17, 2017 7:31am Feb 17, 2017 7:31am
Quoting CharlesFXS
I have just placed my first positions and I am wondering, How do i see my open positions on the chart ?
You need to have the chart open for the pair your position is in.
Then right click on the chart-->Settings-->Visual Trading-->Tick the box Visible for Open positions and Working orders.
Now you should be able to see the position on the chart.

Please let me know if you still have trouble getting the position on the chart or if there is anything else I can help you with.
  • #11
  • Feb 17, 2017 7:45am Feb 17, 2017 7:45am
Quoting AT-Elisa
{quote} You need to have the chart open for the pair your position is in. Then right click on the chart-->Settings-->Visual Trading-->Tick the box Visible for Open positions and Working orders. Now you should be able to see the position on the chart. Please let me know if you still have trouble getting the position on the chart or if there is anything else I can help you with.
Excellent! Much better.

Not sure how many traders would keep that off as a default. Each to their own tho.

Platform is surprisingly very smooth and great so far for a multi time frame approach.
  • #12
  • Feb 17, 2017 8:01am Feb 17, 2017 8:01am
Quoting CharlesFXS
{quote} Excellent! Much better. Not sure how many traders would keep that off as a default. Each to their own tho. Platform is surprisingly very smooth and great so far for a multi time frame approach.
I will pass your feedback forward, thank you for sharing it with us CharlesFXS!
  • #13
  • Feb 17, 2017 8:46am Feb 17, 2017 8:46am
First 2 positions close.

Very smooth
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  • #14
  • Feb 17, 2017 9:53am Feb 17, 2017 9:53am
Next question :-)

Currently when placing positions it is "Aggregated" Meaning if i had multiple shorts they all group together into one big position.

How do I keep this separate as each position has its own reason.

Thanks.
  • #15
  • Feb 17, 2017 1:53pm Feb 17, 2017 1:53pm
Our system shows the actual net exposure with the VWAP rather than individual trades. We don't really see the added value of displaying many short or long positions in the the same instrument at the same time, as the actual position is the net of these. Should there be a lot of people asking for this or so called "hedging", we have an open mind and listen to our customers.
  • #16
  • Feb 17, 2017 2:43pm Feb 17, 2017 2:43pm
Quoting AT-Mika
Our system shows the actual net exposure with the VWAP rather than individual trades. We don't really see the added value of displaying many short or long positions in the the same instrument at the same time, as the actual position is the net of these. Should there be a lot of people asking for this or so called "hedging", we have an open mind and listen to our customers.
I run a multiple strategy approach to the market.
Example,
Taking profit multiple times for 20 pips while holding 1-2 positions for 50-100 pips.

Print as much money as i can from all aspects of the market.

Without the separate positions it nearly makes my strategy impossible.


So there is no hedging either ? I also bet against my built up positions as a risk free entry.

Maybe this platform is just not for me. Each to their own.


Either way, I really like the idea you are putting forward. There is many "Prop Firms" out there but this type of approach you are offering is very appealing.



Thanks, Chuck.Aus
https://forex.ownyourworkweek.com/
  • #17
  • Edited 3:52pm Feb 17, 2017 3:21pm | Edited 3:52pm
Quoting CharlesFXS
{quote} I run a multiple strategy approach to the market. Example, Taking profit multiple times for 20 pips while holding 1-2 positions for 50-100 pips. Print as much money as i can from all aspects of the market. Without the separate positions it nearly makes my strategy impossible. So there is no hedging either ? I also bet against my built up positions as a risk free entry. Maybe this platform is just not for me. Each to their own. Either way, I really like the idea you are putting forward. There is many "Prop Firms" out there but this type of...
Hi Chuck,

Many thanks for your encouraging feedback!

What you're describing (i think) is what I like to call trading around a core position. In essence when you're taking profit multiple times, you're partially reducing (partially closing) your actual net position. When doing so in our platform it will be reflected in the account balance just as if you were closing individual trades.
With regards to "hedging" this is essentially partially closing or fully closing (if "fully hedged") a position from a PNL perspective. The main reason we have decided not to support this for now, is that it lulls many traders into thinking that a they haven't actually locked in a loss when having fully hedged a position that is in the red, when the reality is that a fully hedged position is equal to no position at all, and any "unrealized loss" is thus an actual loss.
Anyway - as i said before: we are open to suggestions and technically we could allow multiple positions and hedging too - so if there are compelling enough reasons to do so, we may reconsider our stance :-)

Thanks, Mika
  • #18
  • Feb 21, 2017 3:38am Feb 21, 2017 3:38am
With these photos I wanted to present our different charting options to you. Do you prefer the traditional candle charts or some of the more exotic ones? I would like to hear what you would like to find out about our trading application Protrader or what features you do not know how to use. Then I will make some instructions and share them with you here. So please feel free to ask anything and I will help you out

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  • #19
  • Feb 22, 2017 7:49am Feb 22, 2017 7:49am
In Protrader you have a great number of tools available to assist you in your analysis. Are you a fan of Fibonacci Retracement? Here is a picture to show you an example of what you can do in Protrader.

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  • #20
  • Feb 23, 2017 6:14am Feb 23, 2017 6:14am
Are you a scalper?

Protrader has great tools for scalpers, have a look here:

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You can also open a Free Trial account with ActualTraders here to try out yourself.
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