CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing all your money. Read full risk warning.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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

  • Lower Margin, Higher Leverage
    Gain access to maximum leverage of up to 1:200.
  • Advantages
    Unlock access to various promotions, including bonuses, rebates, and spread discounts.
  • No Limits on EA and Algo Trading
    Enjoy limitless usage of expert advisors and trading algorithms.
  • Negative Balance Protection
    Fortrade's comprehensive negative balance protection ensures you can never lose more than your initial investment.
  • Seamless Transition
    Experience a smooth transition with Fortrade's trading platform.

Being a professional client also comes with some loss of protection

  • No Segregated Account
    Your money may no longer be held in segregated account
  • No Financial Ombudsman
    Free alternative dispute resolution may not be available for you.
  • Execution Costs
    The price of the instrument and costs may differ for professional clients.
  • 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:

  • Proof of 10 significant trades per quarter in the relevant market over the last four quarters.
  • Investment portfolio of more than € 500,000.
  • Employment experience of at least one year in the financial sector specifically with trading.

How to Apply

  • 1
    Open an account
    Create trading account, if you don't have one yet.
  • 2
    Log in
    Go to "Professional Client" under your account menu.
  • 3
    Complete application
    Fill the application and upload documents.
  • 4
    Get feedback
    We will notify you by email about your application status.