Can I trade forex, stocks, or options?
No. Futures only (see "Permitted Products" for a complete list). Note that all the major currency pairs have futures contracts you can trade.
Can I use an algo or automated strategy in an Evaluation or the Live Desk?
Yes, if you own/manage the code. On the Live Desk, we may request access for risk review purposes.
Can I pause my Evaluation?
No.
Is there an activation fee of some sort?
No.
Are there monthly fees during the Evaluation?
No. It's a one time fee.
How many Evaluation Accounts can I have at once?
- •Evaluation: up to 5
- •Live Desk: 2. (1 Intraday, 1 Swing)
Can I trade around news releases?
Yes. But….we recommend not being irresponsible though! Unless trading big news releases is a designed part of your strategy, holding or "YOLOing" into a news release is irresponsible and entirely unsustainable as a trader.
Can I hold overnight?
Yes, swing trading is allowed. You'll need a designated Swing Account for this.
How does max size / margin work for accounts?
Just like a real futures trading account. The exchange sets margin requirements (how much money one must have in order to trade 1 contract of a certain product). Swing Accounts with Apteros will simply require 100% of exchange set margin requirements. Our Intraday Accounts will require only 60% of exchange margin in order to trade.