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  • #2,341
  • Nov 30, 2011 2:21pm Nov 30, 2011 2:21pm
Quoting Jack_Larkin
so no help with the firewall problem Jason?
Hi Jack,

Sorry I overlooked your post. Let me check with tech support and Strategy Trader team to see if they have experience with this coming up and a fix.

-Jason
  • #2,342
  • Nov 30, 2011 3:48pm Nov 30, 2011 3:48pm
Quoting Jack_Larkin
Hey Jason,

Hope you can help:

I keep getting warnings from my firewall about Strategy Tester whenever I open a chart window...

http://i.imgur.com/TKWI1.png

How do I fix this?

Using ESET SmartSecurity 5

Ok, what you'll need to do is add a rule to the firewall allowing access to the IP address since the address is for the price server for Strategy Trader. Our team isn't familiar with ESET SmartSecurity navigation but most likely you can click the downward pointing chevron at the top right of the error message and add it. If not, this link seems appropriate for directions on adding it http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page...=1322689198115

-Jason
  • #2,343
  • Nov 30, 2011 8:13pm Nov 30, 2011 8:13pm
Do the FX "pairs" available on FXCM include the UD $ Index?
Good Trading
  • #2,344
  • Dec 1, 2011 10:42am Dec 1, 2011 10:42am
Quoting aud
Do the FX "pairs" available on FXCM include the UD $ Index?
Hi aud,

The pairs available for trading include the Dow Jones FXCM US Dollar Index basket available through FXCM UK, Australia, and Hong Kong. You can find it listed as USDOLLAR in the dealing rates window. You can also find it listed through most financial portals by searching ^USDOLLAR.

This index measures the value of the US Dollar against 4 major currencies: Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen, and Australian Dollar. The index's value at inception on January 1, 2011 was 10,000 and the index is currently trading at 9,864, so the dollar is moderately weaker for the year. Here's more on methodology from Dow Jones Indexes http://www.djindexes.com/mdsidx/down...ethodology.pdf

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jason
  • #2,345
  • Dec 2, 2011 12:06am Dec 2, 2011 12:06am
Jason, I have an idea for adding an automatic risk/reward calculator for the order entry windows in TSII. I think it would be a cool feature to add, and it would be handy for helping to keep an accurate trade journal. It could also be displayed in the "Summary" section of the main window. Here's a doctored up screen shot:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...RRatioCalc.png

I didn't actually enter values to make the R:R 1:4.5, but you get the point... And you could flip it so it's Reward/Risk, whichever is industry standard. I've seen it both ways... Whatcha' think?
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  • #2,346
  • Dec 2, 2011 12:47am Dec 2, 2011 12:47am
Quoting NoJobRob
Jason, I have an idea for adding an automatic risk/reward calculator for the order entry windows in TSII. I think it would be a cool feature to add, and it would be handy for helping to keep an accurate trade journal. It could also be displayed in the "Summary" section of the main window. Here's a doctored up screen shot:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...RRatioCalc.png

I didn't actually enter values to make the R:R 1:4.5, but you get the point... And you could flip it so it's Reward/Risk, whichever is industry...
Good idea!
another thing I would want is a brake even line across the charts which includes the spread, have you been to fxcodebase?
maybe you could ask the guys there to create a indicator?
Bulls are stupid Animals!especially when Im short!
  • #2,347
  • Dec 2, 2011 8:53am Dec 2, 2011 8:53am
Quoting NoJobRob
Jason, I have an idea for adding an automatic risk/reward calculator for the order entry windows in TSII. I think it would be a cool feature to add, and it would be handy for helping to keep an accurate trade journal. It could also be displayed in the "Summary" section of the main window. Here's a doctored up screen shot:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...RRatioCalc.png

I didn't actually enter values to make the R:R 1:4.5, but you get the point... And you could flip it so it's Reward/Risk, whichever is industry...
Hi NoJobRob,

That's a nice suggestion and thanks for the mock-up. I'll add it to the list I send over to the developers for consideration.

Jason
  • #2,348
  • Dec 2, 2011 9:08am Dec 2, 2011 9:08am
Quoting roughtrader
another thing I would want is a brake even line across the charts which includes the spread, have you been to fxcodebase? maybe you could ask the guys there to create a indicator?
Hey roughtrader,

The charts will show a net short / net long line if you have multiple positions which is the average weighted entry price and in effect break-even. Switching the chart from bid to ask would take into account the spread and price which needs to reach the line for breakeven. Is that what you're looking for? Let me know if I'm completely misunderstanding what you're looking for

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/7...01195912am.png

  • #2,349
  • Dec 2, 2011 9:30am Dec 2, 2011 9:30am
Quoting HannesJoub
Hi Jason, is it possible to run the MT4 platform through FXCM, on a micro account at all? Is it possible to open a demo account?

Thanks
H
Hi H,

All MT4 accounts are setup with the ability to trade micro lots, and MT4 is available through the regular standard account setup with $2,000 minimum. FXCM Micro with $50 minimum does not offer the MT4 platform, only Trading Station platform.

There's no MT4 demo available right now through the website while we transition to our own MT4 setup without the 3rd party bridge. The goal is to re-launch the demos sometime next week.

Jason
  • #2,350
  • Dec 2, 2011 10:15am Dec 2, 2011 10:15am
Noticed I missed a couple questions last week, probably due to my rush to get out of the office for thanksgiving holiday

Quoting JTattheRanch
Does FXCM allow fast trading, in other words entering a trade then selling it 4 or 5 minutes later?
Yes, this is allowed since we use NDD forex execution. You can open/close trades and scalp as quickly as you want.


Quoting Hedge212
thanks looks real good, is mt4 offered for active trader accounts
Yes, the active trader setup is offered on MT4 accounts.
  • #2,351
  • Dec 3, 2011 1:16am Dec 3, 2011 1:16am
Quoting Jason Rogers
Hey roughtrader,

The charts will show a net short / net long line if you have multiple positions which is the average weighted entry price and in effect break-even. Switching the chart from bid to ask would take into account the spread and price which needs to reach the line for breakeven. Is that what you're looking for? Let me know if I'm completely misunderstanding what you're looking for


http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/7...01195912am.png

looks good! I didn't realise you could do this,
will investigate, thanks
Bulls are stupid Animals!especially when Im short!
  • #2,352
  • Dec 5, 2011 2:22am Dec 5, 2011 2:22am
for some reason my charts doesn't show my local time,
is there any way to change this?
it's probably something I overlooked
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Bulls are stupid Animals!especially when Im short!
  • #2,353
  • Dec 5, 2011 3:17am Dec 5, 2011 3:17am
Quoting roughtrader
for some reason my charts doesn't show my local time,
is there any way to change this?
it's probably something I overlooked
In the FXCM Trading Station window, click on the System tab at the top left and select Options.
Click on General Trading and then you will see View format of time fields on the right and turn it to Local.
  • #2,354
  • Dec 5, 2011 11:21am Dec 5, 2011 11:21am
Quoting fosking
In the FXCM Trading Station window, click on the System tab at the top left and select Options.
Click on General Trading and then you will see View format of time fields on the right and turn it to Local.
Thank you fosking!
Bulls are stupid Animals!especially when Im short!
  • #2,355
  • Dec 5, 2011 11:37am Dec 5, 2011 11:37am
MT4 account @ FXCM

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Dear Client:

FXCM is excited to announce our new and improved MetaTrader 4 with upgraded trading functionality and seamless integration with our No Dealing Desk forex execution. After market close on Friday, December 9, you will be issued a new account that includes those improvements.

IMPORTANT: There are steps you need to take to ensure that your trading continues uninterrupted. The steps are outlined in these Frequently Asked Questions and will also be covered in an e-mail you will receive next week.

WHY ARE YOU GETTING A NEW ACCOUNT?

Currently, when you place an order, it passes through third-party software before it is sent to FXCM for execution. We have updated the integration between the MetaTrader 4 platform and our No Dealing Desk forex execution that eliminates the need for this software. With your new account orders are sent directly to FXCM.

Your new account delivers a faster, improved MetaTrader 4 trading experience. Additionally, you’ll have access to the following new features:

- No more Auto-Syncs
- Faster execution
- Close all or part of an open position
- Control slippage with Max Deviation
- Add stop loss (SL) and take profit orders (TP) while placing a trade
- Over a dozen exotic currency pairs added

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?

Please review these Frequently Asked Questions as soon as possible. Next week, we’ll e-mail your new log-in details and important information about your new account.

Virtual Private Server (VPS) users will receive an additional e-mail with steps to ensure VPS service continues uninterrupted.

If you have any questions, please contact one of our specialists, who are available 24 hours a day, by live chat, by calling 1-888-503-6739, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Best regards,

FXCM
  • #2,356
  • Dec 5, 2011 11:47am Dec 5, 2011 11:47am
Dear Jason,

I'm posting this announcement in advanced.

Special trading and support hours for the end of December 2011 and early January 2012.

cheers
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  • #2,357
  • Dec 5, 2011 12:18pm Dec 5, 2011 12:18pm
Quoting zam4ever
Dear Jason,

I'm posting this announcement in advanced.

Special trading and support hours for the end of December 2011 and early January 2012.

cheers




New Trading Hours: Another exciting announcement for everyone.... Starting this Friday December 9th, FXCM will close trading at approximately 5pm ET (22:00 GMT) giving you an additional hour to place trades and/or manage your risk. Please note that spreads may be wider between 4PM ET and 5PM ET because there are fewer liquidity providers offering prices during that time. Trading will continue to open on Sundays between 5PM and 5:15pm ET.
  • #2,358
  • Dec 5, 2011 12:36pm Dec 5, 2011 12:36pm
will the new MT4 be avalible on micro acounts?
Bulls are stupid Animals!especially when Im short!
  • #2,359
  • Dec 5, 2011 1:43pm Dec 5, 2011 1:43pm
Jason, in the past, do you have any clients that successfully able to transfer all funds (deposit + profit) from GFT UK to FXCM UK without transferring back to client local bank, then re-transfer to FXCM UK?

Please advice and cheers
  • #2,360
  • Dec 5, 2011 2:40pm Dec 5, 2011 2:40pm
Jason, are the tech folks aware of this glitch in TSII where the current price is obscured by... whatever is obscuring it? See attached pics to see what I mean:

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/.../TSIIHicup.png

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...TSIIProper.png

Thanks.

Rob
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