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What is the minimum/maximum trading volume on XM MT4/MT5 accounts?

The Maximum and Minimum trading size for each XM account type is as below. Minimum volume Maximum volume Micro 0.01 lot 100 lot Standard & XM Zero 0.01 lot 50 lot Please be noted that lot size for e...

I hedged positions, but my loss & margin keep changing on XM MT4/MT5. Why is that?

Margin requirements and (pending)loss for hedged positions can be increased due to market conditions. If spreads widen up, the required margin also increases, and for the spread widened, the loss will be added to your real-time accoun...

Why standard margin is required on hedged CFD positions on XM MT4/MT5 platforms?

Hedging Forex currency pairs do not require any margins though, hedged CFD positions require only once with XM. For example: If you hedge positions with: 1 lot buy DAX30 1 lot sell DAX30 The margin required is 1 lot for DAX3...

Is hedging of CFD positions allowed on XM MT4/MT5 trading accounts?

Yes, you can hedge CFD positions and there is no restrictions on it. For CFDs, hedging positions require margins only once. For Forex currency pairs, hedging positions require zero margin. For calculation of margins on XM MT4 an...

Is arbitrage allowed on XM MT4/MT5 trading accounts?

No, arbitrage is not allowed by XM and also among most of the brokers. The reason is because a client doing arbitrage trading could simply cause a loss for brokers. XM may not mention this restriction, but you are recommended to as...

Is hedging allowed on XM MT4/MT5 trading accounts?

Yes, you can hedge your positions as much as you can with XM. The margin requirements will be balanced out and there is no required margin for hedging with XM. However, for hedging CFD instruments, margin is only required once. *E...

How to calculate profit/loss for CFDs with XM?

Profit/loss calculation for CFDs is as below. For long(buy) positions: Profit/Loss Calculation(long) (Close Price - Open Price) × Lots × Contract Size = profit/loss For short(sell) positions: Profit/Loss Calculat...

How to calculate my profit/loss on XM MT4/MT5 trading accounts?

For long(buy) positions: (Close Price - Open Price) × Lots × Contract Size = profit/loss For short(sell) positions: (Open Price - Close Price) × Lots × Contract Size = profit/loss To avoid any confusions, you ...

My orders on XM MT4/MT5 get slippage. What could be the reason of this?

Slippage is a common thing to happen for every broker with any foreign exchange markets. Slippage happens especially when: Trading on news time(when important economic news is released) Trading large volume like 10 lots or mor...