Being a Professional Client
Our Professional Clients Program is designed to provide you with the advanced tools, dedicated support, and tailored solutions necessary to enhance your trading experience and unlock a world of possibilities.
Elevate Your Trading Strategy with Professional Trading Conditions
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Lower Margin, Higher Leverage
Gain access to maximum leverage of up to 1:200.
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Advantages
Unlock access to various promotions, including bonuses, rebates, and spread discounts.
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No Limits on EA and Algo Trading
Enjoy limitless usage of expert advisors and trading algorithms.
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Negative Balance Protection
Fortrade's comprehensive negative balance protection ensures you can never lose more than your initial investment.
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Seamless Transition
Experience a smooth transition with Fortrade's trading platform.
Being a professional client also comes with some loss of protection
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No Segregated Account
Your money may no longer be held in segregated account
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No Financial Ombudsman
Free alternative dispute resolution may not be available for you.
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Execution Costs
The price of the instrument and costs may differ for professional clients.
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Loss of Compensation Funds
Professional Clients may not be eligible for protection by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCA).
Professional Clients may not be eligible for protection by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF).
Gain Access to Maximum Leverage
As a professional trader, you'll enjoy higher leverage compared to retail traders.
Instrument |
Retail Clients |
Professional Clients |
Major FX Pairs |
1:33 |
1:200 |
Gold |
1:20 |
1:200 |
Commodities |
1:10 |
1:100 |
Major Indices |
1:20 |
1:100 |
Minor Indices |
Up to 1:20 |
Up to 1:50 |
Shares |
1:1 |
1:5 |
Cryptocurrencies |
1:5 |
1:10 |
Who can apply for being a professional client?
To qualify, you need to meet two out of three criteria demonstrating your expertise in financial markets:
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Proof of 10 significant trades per quarter in the relevant market over the last four quarters.
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Investment portfolio of more than € 500,000.
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Employment experience of at least one year in the financial sector specifically with trading.
How to Apply
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1
Open an account
Create trading account, if you don't have one yet.
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2
Log in
Go to "Professional Client" under your account menu.
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3
Complete application
Fill the application and upload documents.
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4
Get feedback
We will notify you by email about your application status.