Active Trader FAQs
- What is Active Trader?
- Do I have to apply for Active Trader?
- Are there any fees associated with the Active Trader program?
- What are the Active Trader cash rebate levels?
- What are the requirements for maintaining the benefits of Active Trader?
- How is my trade volume calculated?
- When are rebate levels applied to my account?
- When will my monthly trade volume reset?
What is Active Trader?
FOREX.com’s Active Trader is designed for high-volume traders looking for an edge. Active Traders enjoy monthly cash rebates on their trades, one-on-one support from an experienced market strategist, reimbursement of bank fees and more.
Managed Accounts and accounts referred by an Introducing Broker are not eligible for the Active Trader program. Learn more about Active Trader.
Do I have to apply for Active Trader?
No. You’ll automatically qualify for Active Trader when you open an account with a minimum $10,000 or trade the minimum required volume for tier 1 rebates in a calendar month.
Are there any fees associated with the Active Trader program?
No, there are no fees associated with the Active Trader program.
You may incur a rollover charge if you hold your positions overnight. Learn more about our rollover rates.
What are the Active Trader cash rebate levels?
Cash rebates are available on multiple asset classes according to your monthly trade volume. You can view the levels on the Active Trader page.
What are the requirements for maintaining the benefits of Active Trader?
You will continue to benefit from Active Trader when you maintain a total quarterly trade volume of at least tier 1 or an average account balance of at least $25,000.
How is my trade volume calculated?
Monthly volume is defined as the sum of all trades within an asset class in lot terms for a given calendar month.
When are rebate levels applied to my account?
Cash rebates are available on all asset classes traded according to predefined trading tiers. Rebates will generally be posted to the account within two business days of the following month, but there may be occasions where the process takes longer. Clients are free to either withdraw or utilize the rebate for trading. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about cash rebates.
When will my monthly trade volume reset?
Your monthly trade volume resets after 5pm EST on the last trading day of the calendar month.