You can view the account specification directly in the trading platform. To view the instrument specification, navigate to the details of a specific symbol on the trading platform you use, or use the Simulated Assets page. Please familiarize yourself with the conditions of each Simulated Asset you trade.
Platform server time
- MetaTrader 5 = GMT+2 +DST
- TradingView = customized (as per trader’s settings).
Leverage
The leverage we offer for Standard type account is up to 1:100 and cannot be increased. The Swing account type has leverage set to up to 1:30.
Hedging & Account Structure
Unlike traditional netting environments, FTMO US utilizes a Hedging structure. This offers several important benefits for strategy management:
- Multiple Positions: You can have multiple positions open on the same symbol at the same time.
- Long & Short Coexistence: You can hold separate Long and Short positions on the same instrument simultaneously.
- Independent SL/TP: You can assign separate Take Profit and Stop Loss levels to each individual entry rather than a single level for the whole symbol.
- Flexible Closing: There is no FIFO (First-In, First-Out) requirement; you can manually close any position in any order regardless of when it was opened.
- Margin Requirements: Because positions do not net, you must maintain margin for both long and short positions simultaneously, as margin is calculated independently per side.
Rollover Simulated Contracts
To enhance the trading experience, we offer Rollover Simulated Contracts. Rollover Simulated Contracts are continuous instruments that do not have a fixed expiration date.
Key points:
- No Manual Rollovers: You do not need to worry about closing positions before a specific monthly or quarterly expiry.
- Continuous Pricing: The instruments provide a seamless price feed without the gaps or contract switches found in traditional futures.
- Swaps / Overnight Financing: To maintain these continuous positions, a daily financing charge (Swap) is applied to any positions held overnight.
- Dividend Integration: For index instruments (e.g., US500.sim), dividends are embedded directly into the daily swap values, ensuring a streamlined balance without separate adjustments.
- Contract Sizing: Trading is expressed in single units rather than lots. This allows for more precise position sizing (e.g., a minimum trade of 0.1 units on certain indices).
