Myfxbook Autotrade

Mar 06, 2013 at 06:51
58,598 Views
943 Replies
Member Since Jan 23, 2017   13 posts
Feb 21, 2017 at 08:37
Guys, I have a question upon the brokers that are working with Autotrade.
MY main Account currently is with JFD but thats no broker I can use for Autotrade.

So I just had a 'bad' experience as from my first check FXCM was listed as a 'good broker' so I opened an account with them.
After 1 week my papers were done and my Account was up and funded - but I still had no MT4 login data so I called their support and only was informed that my Account was for 'TradingStation' and that I have to open a NEW account for MT4 - which will take another 2 days - and then transfer my funds there.
For me thats not really showing good work - I opened my JFD account and got all possibilities for 'working' - never had to choose what platform I will use.
And I now also know that FXCM needed 300mio last year no to go bancrupt - and that the lost their US license some month ago.

SO - I closed my account and withdraw my money - BUT I dont really get good info an all brokers listed for AutoTrade.
I dont like Marketmakers and I like one that is reliable like JFD - so which one can you recommend ?
Thanks
technobilder@
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Feb 21, 2017 at 09:45
PhilTrader posted:
Guys, I have a question upon the brokers that are working with Autotrade.
MY main Account currently is with JFD but thats no broker I can use for Autotrade.

So I just had a 'bad' experience as from my first check FXCM was listed as a 'good broker' so I opened an account with them.
After 1 week my papers were done and my Account was up and funded - but I still had no MT4 login data so I called their support and only was informed that my Account was for 'TradingStation' and that I have to open a NEW account for MT4 - which will take another 2 days - and then transfer my funds there.
For me thats not really showing good work - I opened my JFD account and got all possibilities for 'working' - never had to choose what platform I will use.
And I now also know that FXCM needed 300mio last year no to go bancrupt - and that the lost their US license some month ago.

SO - I closed my account and withdraw my money - BUT I dont really get good info an all brokers listed for AutoTrade.
I dont like Marketmakers and I like one that is reliable like JFD - so which one can you recommend ?
Thanks

Solid brokers are these
IC Markets
Pepperstone
Tickmill
ThinkMarkets
Trader's Way

I dont list tradeview eventhough these guys have great reviews I found them to be a lot confused.
TradersWay regulation is weak but I have great experience with them.
IcMa + Pepper - Have been using them for years. Have good regulation.
Member Since Feb 13, 2017   10 posts
Feb 21, 2017 at 15:20
None of them are safe. That's why it is not advisable to keep to big a deposit in your account; even if they are regulated. I can only tell you about the ones I know.

SimpleFX - My main account. Fast, easy, responsive and simple to use. No commission charges but spread can go crazy during volatile period. Their MT4 client is pretty easy to use and responsive. No regulated. So far, never had any problems with withdrawals but it does take a week or so. Online support is excellent.

IC Market - Regulated and reputable. Opening an account is very easy and I had it funded with days. Have not tried any withdrawals yet as this account is new and just started trading. Spread is really think but commission is $7 per lot. Online support is very responsive and follows up quickly. Agent called me up to ensure that everything is smooth.

PepperStone - New account. So far, extremely pleased with their support. The best out of all the brokers. They assigned an agent in charge of my account who kept me updated on the progress.

FXOpen - New account. Not very impressed as my PepperStone account is up and running while FXOpen are still processing my application.

Depends on what you want. SimpleFX is not on AutoTrade but it is a broker that you can make money with. IC Markets and Pepperstone is pretty good with their support.
Member Since Feb 13, 2017   10 posts
Feb 21, 2017 at 15:21
Sorry for the typing errors..
Member Since Jan 23, 2017   13 posts
Feb 21, 2017 at 15:23
Ok how about BlackBull then? I find only good ratings for them online.

I closed my FXCM account - not really reliable if already the account opening isnt handled very flexible.
technobilder@
gels4
forex_trader_350130
Member Since Aug 07, 2016   10 posts
Feb 21, 2017 at 15:39
togr posted:
PhilTrader posted:
Guys, I have a question upon the brokers that are working with Autotrade.
MY main Account currently is with JFD but thats no broker I can use for Autotrade.

So I just had a 'bad' experience as from my first check FXCM was listed as a 'good broker' so I opened an account with them.
After 1 week my papers were done and my Account was up and funded - but I still had no MT4 login data so I called their support and only was informed that my Account was for 'TradingStation' and that I have to open a NEW account for MT4 - which will take another 2 days - and then transfer my funds there.
For me thats not really showing good work - I opened my JFD account and got all possibilities for 'working' - never had to choose what platform I will use.
And I now also know that FXCM needed 300mio last year no to go bancrupt - and that the lost their US license some month ago.

SO - I closed my account and withdraw my money - BUT I dont really get good info an all brokers listed for AutoTrade.
I dont like Marketmakers and I like one that is reliable like JFD - so which one can you recommend ?
Thanks

Solid brokers are these
IC Markets
Pepperstone
Tickmill
ThinkMarkets
Trader's Way

I dont list tradeview eventhough these guys have great reviews I found them to be a lot confused.
TradersWay regulation is weak but I have great experience with them.
IcMa + Pepper - Have been using them for years. Have good regulation.

Good information @togr! After that there is nothing more to say, I was going to recommend three of those on your list.
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Feb 21, 2017 at 20:28
gels4 posted:
togr posted:
PhilTrader posted:
Guys, I have a question upon the brokers that are working with Autotrade.
MY main Account currently is with JFD but thats no broker I can use for Autotrade.

So I just had a 'bad' experience as from my first check FXCM was listed as a 'good broker' so I opened an account with them.
After 1 week my papers were done and my Account was up and funded - but I still had no MT4 login data so I called their support and only was informed that my Account was for 'TradingStation' and that I have to open a NEW account for MT4 - which will take another 2 days - and then transfer my funds there.
For me thats not really showing good work - I opened my JFD account and got all possibilities for 'working' - never had to choose what platform I will use.
And I now also know that FXCM needed 300mio last year no to go bancrupt - and that the lost their US license some month ago.

SO - I closed my account and withdraw my money - BUT I dont really get good info an all brokers listed for AutoTrade.
I dont like Marketmakers and I like one that is reliable like JFD - so which one can you recommend ?
Thanks

Solid brokers are these
IC Markets
Pepperstone
Tickmill
ThinkMarkets
Trader's Way

I dont list tradeview eventhough these guys have great reviews I found them to be a lot confused.
TradersWay regulation is weak but I have great experience with them.
IcMa + Pepper - Have been using them for years. Have good regulation.

Good information @togr! After that there is nothing more to say, I was going to recommend three of those on your list.

You are welcome
Member Since Jan 21, 2014   12 posts
Feb 22, 2017 at 07:20
It would be advisable to choose a broker who is regularly FCA (all amounts are insured in case of bankruptcy up to 50,000 GBP ). You can remember FXOpen and AxiTrader ( at a first observation list brokers )
edinson
forex_trader_360308
Member Since Sep 14, 2016   10 posts
Feb 23, 2017 at 09:27
PhilTrader posted:
Ok how about BlackBull then? I find only good ratings for them online.

I closed my FXCM account - not really reliable if already the account opening isnt handled very flexible.

FXCM is not at its best right now.
forex_trader_238875
Member Since Mar 26, 2015   31 posts
Feb 23, 2017 at 16:01

autotrade is good solution
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Feb 23, 2017 at 18:10
gepari71 posted:
It would be advisable to choose a broker who is regularly FCA (all amounts are insured in case of bankruptcy up to 50,000 GBP ). You can remember FXOpen and AxiTrader ( at a first observation list brokers )

FxOpen no way -search phrase fxopen and scam
Member Since Jan 26, 2017   4 posts
Feb 25, 2017 at 18:08
Hi, I was wondering if someone knew why a lot of auto trade signals show frequent withdrawals and deposits in their history? Is this to stabilise their equity and appear less volatile? Thanks.
Member Since Sep 01, 2016   17 posts
Feb 27, 2017 at 07:25
Geoff... exactly that I think
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Feb 27, 2017 at 07:34
geoff_awf posted:
Hi, I was wondering if someone knew why a lot of auto trade signals show frequent withdrawals and deposits in their history? Is this to stabilise their equity and appear less volatile? Thanks.

Sounds a bit like cheating
Member Since Jan 23, 2017   13 posts
Feb 27, 2017 at 08:17
Maybe someone can explain me how the settings reallywork as I dont get it.

You can try them out in the Simulator - I use ATLASTicklmill als Provider.
Giving his Account is 16.000$ and my Account is only 2000$ - I would say that from the accountsize I should set the multiplier to just 0.16 to have the 8:1 value.

But if I do this - the simulator shows that my 'Minimal Balance' should better be at 16.000$ - while my Hypothetical Drawdown is at 5.5%.

As far as I understand 'Minimal Balance' should reflect my own Account Size - so I try to meet this - now I have to set the multiplier to 2.5 to meet a Minimal Balance of 2000$ - BUT on the other side the Hypothetical Drawdown raises to 44%.

So if anyone could explain me what this multiplier is doing ....
Also my Account has 1:200 spread while ATLAS is at 1.500

Usually I thought that Autotrade copies all trades 1:1 - then math is easy - because if I copy 1:1 I also take the same risk by having the same S/L level. Thus my math is simple - if ATLAS buys 1 Lot because he has 16K account - then I just buy 1/8 of this - and my lotsize then is only 0.16 of his.
Why do they confuse me with a 'Hypothetical Drawdown' and a 'Minimal Balance' when that is not nedded at all... Or am I just too stupid ?
technobilder@
Member Since Jan 26, 2017   4 posts
Feb 28, 2017 at 07:55
Thanks for the replies. I would also like a clarification of how the settings work. Seems a bit counter-intuitive: the more I risk, the lower the required minimum balance? Sounds like a sneaky way to encourage people to risk more....
rob559
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011   1916 posts
Mar 01, 2017 at 07:17
PhilTrader posted:
Maybe someone can explain me how the settings reallywork as I dont get it.

You can try them out in the Simulator - I use ATLASTicklmill als Provider.
Giving his Account is 16.000$ and my Account is only 2000$ - I would say that from the accountsize I should set the multiplier to just 0.16 to have the 8:1 value.

But if I do this - the simulator shows that my 'Minimal Balance' should better be at 16.000$ - while my Hypothetical Drawdown is at 5.5%.

As far as I understand 'Minimal Balance' should reflect my own Account Size - so I try to meet this - now I have to set the multiplier to 2.5 to meet a Minimal Balance of 2000$ - BUT on the other side the Hypothetical Drawdown raises to 44%.

So if anyone could explain me what this multiplier is doing ....
Also my Account has 1:200 spread while ATLAS is at 1.500

Usually I thought that Autotrade copies all trades 1:1 - then math is easy - because if I copy 1:1 I also take the same risk by having the same S/L level. Thus my math is simple - if ATLAS buys 1 Lot because he has 16K account - then I just buy 1/8 of this - and my lotsize then is only 0.16 of his.
Why do they confuse me with a 'Hypothetical Drawdown' and a 'Minimal Balance' when that is not nedded at all... Or am I just too stupid ?

pretty confusing to say the least
Fatman
forex_trader_278972
Member Since Oct 07, 2015   4 posts
Mar 01, 2017 at 07:45
Hi, guys!

I want to be an autotrade provider!

It seems to be fulfilled all the requirements, but for some reason my system did not add. What am I doing wrong?

https://www.myfxbook.com/members/Fatman/lucky-luciano/1768214

Thanks for answers!
Member Since Nov 30, 2009   149 posts
Mar 01, 2017 at 12:36
What happened to the autotrade system with rank 1? Was it disqualified?

I do not remember who it was. I would prefer getting a warning notification in advance of removing a system. Alternatively, it would be very useful knowing what systems are been watched for not complying with autotrade requirements.
exquisite entries with calculated exits
Member Since Jan 19, 2016   1 posts
Mar 01, 2017 at 12:47

Hello Victor;) You have a very cool result. I see that in Autotrade, not so many of such results. Keep it up, and if you add, I will sign the first! Have fun😉
4842634@
Sign In / Sign Up to comment
You must be connected to Myfxbook in order to leave a comment
*Commercial use and spam will not be tolerated, and may result in account termination.
Tip: Posting an image/youtube url will automatically embed it in your post!
Tip: Type the @ sign to auto complete a username participating in this discussion.