FAQ classification
IC Markets
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aboutICMarketsA policy of sliding points?
Sliding points are an inherent part of financial markets. Whether you trade stocks, futures, or contracts for differences in commodities or foreign exchange, you will be affected by sliding points. When you place a market order, you are required to fill in the order at the current market price. However, if the market changes between your placing the order and filling in the order, your order may be filled in at a different price. When the market becomes unstable, trading outside normal market conditions, such as during major market events, may increase slip, and you should keep this in mind.
Stop loss orders enter the market as market orders when triggered, so there is no guarantee that your order will be closed at the price you set for the stop loss.
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IC MarketsWhere is the transaction server located?
IC Markets MT4 MT5andcTraderThe transaction servers are located in New York and LondonNY4andLD5 IBX EquinixThe data center provides customers with the fastest execution speed. EquinixData centers are renowned globally for their secure and reliable infrastructure.
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How to test from computer to MetaTrader 4/5 Delay of transaction server/Connection speed?
From computer to IC Markets The latency of the transaction server can be achieved throughpingTest for testing.
The following instructions explain how to proceedpingtest
Section1Step: Enter the start menu on the computer and type in 'Search for Programs and Files'“CMD”。
step2: Type“ping”One word, followed by a space and you want topingOf the serverIPAddress.
step3 The bottom line of the result output will display the minimum, maximum, and average time in milliseconds for sending and receiving data from the computer to the server.
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What is a market price list?
Market orders are submitted at the current market price, but may not be executed at the required price. The trader executes this order in the quantity and price provided by the broker. You will make the next best bid/Request your transaction volume to complete order execution.
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What is a booking?
If traders expect the market to rise or fall but do not want to enter before reaching a certain price level, they can use the order to execute; If the price does not reach this level, the order will not be executed.
Orders can be divided into six types:
1.Buy limit price
2.Selling price limit
3.Buy Stop Loss
4.Sell Stop
5.Buy Stop Loss Limit
6.Sell Stop Loss Limit
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What is paying the bill?
An order issued by an investor to a broker to purchase a certain amount of assets. Purchase orders can take various forms. For example, investors can instruct brokers to immediately purchase at the best available price or wait for a certain price to be reached. Purchase orders are opened at the buying price and closed at the buying price.
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What is a sales order?
Investors send instructions to brokers to sell a certain amount of assets. Sales orders can take various forms. For example, investors can instruct brokers to immediately sell at the best available price, or wait to reach a certain price. Sell orders are opened at the buying price and closed at the selling price.
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What is a buy limit order?
When the trader wants to buy, or long below the current market price, a buy limit order will be issued. When the market falls and reaches the required price, execute a buy limit order. If the asking price on the platform drops to or below the specified buying limit, execute the buying limit order.
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What is a selling limit order?
When the trader wants to sell or short above the current market price, he will issue a sell limit order. When the market rises and reaches the required price, a sell limit order will be executed. If the buying price on the platform rises to or above the specified selling limit, execute the selling limit order.
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What is a buy stop loss order
When the trader wants to buy or long above the current market price, he will issue a stop loss order. Once the selling price is equal to or higher than the specified "stop loss" price, a buy stop loss order is executed.
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What is a sell stop loss order?
When the trader wants to sell or short below the current market price, he will issue a stop loss order. Once the bid is equal to or lower than the specified "stop loss" price, a sell stop loss order is executed.
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What is a stop loss limit order?
The stop loss limit order will be executed at the specified price or a better price after reaching the given stop loss price. Once the stop loss price is reached, the stop loss limit order will become a limit order, buying or selling at the limit price or the next best available price.
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What is tracking stop loss orders?
Tracking stop loss is a type of stop loss order attached to a transaction that moves with price fluctuations. Its design purpose is to lock in profits or limit losses, as trading takes place based on a certain number of points set by investors.
The key point to note is that the tracking stop loss price will only move when the price rises. Once it begins to lock in profits or reduce losses, it will not retreat in the opposite way.
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IC Markets How to handle margin for offset positions?
IC MarketsofMetaTrader 4、MetaTrader 5andcTraderThe platform handles offset positions differently. stayMT4/MT5On the platform, if the account is fully hedged and no margin is required, the position will remain open. However, in thecTraderIn the case of a platform, regardless of whether the overall position of the account is fully hedged or not, a margin in the direction of higher trading volume and margin requirements is required.
Please note that different hedging margin levels and settings may apply to different products and platforms. All of our products may not be able to offer the option of offsetting positions during negative margin trading. We suggest that you fully understand the product specifications of the tools you are trading or planning to trade. We suggest establishing a simulation account to familiarize oneself with hedging mechanisms and related risks.
For further clarification, please contactIC MarketsSupport the team.
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What happens when futures contracts for price differences expire?
IC Markets Futures contracts for price differences will expire on the expiration date of the underlying market contract. When the futures contract for price difference expires, all open positions will be closed at the futures settlement price; As reported by the futures exchange. This process is usually carried out on the second day after the expiration date. Open positions will not roll over to the next preceding month, so any customer who wishes to hold a long-term position must restart trading on the next available contract.