FAQ
How we can help?
Find answers to the most popular questions regarding trading with Streams.
Account information
We offer 3 account types: Classic, Pro and ECN. All accounts have the same execution speed. Their differences are:
Spreads:
The Pro account spreads start from 0 pips. The ECN account's spreads start from 0 pips, whereas the Classic account starts at 1.6 pips.
Commission:
Classic account: No commissions
Pro account: 4 per side per lot
ECN account: 3.5 per side per lot
Deposits:
Classic account: 500 USD/EUR.
Pro account: 500 USD/EUR.
ECN account: 20,000 USD/EUR.
More information about our account types at: streamsfx.com/trading-accounts
Easy: click on Register Now, fill-up the form with your details and confirm your email address.
You will receive instantly the credentials for your Client Area; upload your documents and we’ll verify your request instantly. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll be ready to trade with your Streamsfx account!
For Individual accounts:
- Proof of Identity: your Passport of National ID card
- Proof of Address: a utility bill (water, electricity or land line phone) issued in the last 6 months stating your full name and residential address
As a company:
- Articles of association, identification document and proof of individual and corporate address.
- Certificate of incorporation or company registration card (must show the address, legal representatives, registration data).
Some additional documents may be requested depending on the country, beneficiary etc. (offshore:).
Sure! Once your Streamsfx account is verified, you can request a Demo account directly from your Client Area
Of course! In just 2 clicks you can request a new trading account from your Client Area
Directly from the Login page, click on Forgot Password? In few steps you can set up your new password. And don’t forget…our Support Team is always available for you!
You can follow these steps:
- Login in your Client Area
- In Accounts Section, select “Accounts Overview”
- Choose the Account
- Click on “Change” in Trading Platform Password
Sure! You can install the MT4 platform in two separate folders on your computer and you can run the MT4 for both your live and demo account.
Contact our Support Team and we’ll process the closure of your account; however, your information will be stored for a minimum period of 7 years, as per legislation.
If your account has not had any login attempts for 90 days, it will be archived automatically internally and will no longer be visible to you.
Sure! You can send us an email to support@streamsfx.com, with your demo account number and the balance you would like to have.
Archiving your account is not possible at Streamsfx. If your account has not had any login attempts for 90 days or has less than 10 USD in it, it will be archived automatically internally and will no longer be visible to you.
We do offer the Metatrader 4 platform for PC, MAC, mobile phone and tablets.
Personality. Streamsfx is not just a broker, it is a broker with Personality. A team of experts and professionals always available to give you the best experience in real trading. Low spreads, ultra-fast execution and top customer service.
Yes, you can use your MT4 platform on your MAC.
We do not offer the MT4 MultiTerminal, but you can install multiple MT4 platforms on your PC. Select different folder during the installation process and you can have 2 or more MT4 straight in your PC.
Account information
For FX pairs, Shares, Indices and Metals, the triple rate is charged on Wednesdays. For Energies, Crypto and Spot Index HK-50, triple rates are charged on Fridays.
Yes, you can either check the Swap rates on our Markets Section on our website or alternatively, on the MT4 platform by following these steps:
View > Symbols > Select instrument > Properties
The two-position types are buy and sell. To find the swaps for buy positions, look at the Financing Long option and the Financing short for sell positions.
Accounts can be closed however we are required to store your information for a minimum period of 7 years. This is as per legislation.
If your account has not had any login attempts for 180 days, it will be archived automatically internally and will no longer be visible to you.
As an individual:
Proof of Address (POA)
Proof of Identity (POI)
As a company:
Articles of association, identification document and proof of individual and corporate address.
Certificate of incorporation or company registration card (must show the address, legal representatives, registration data).
Some additional documents may be requested depending on the country, beneficiary etc. (offshore:).
E.g.:
- Certificate of incorporation
- Articles of association
- Memorandum of understanding
- Certificate of good standing
- Certificate of incumbency/ Register of Members
- The last full year’s audited accounts
On the MT4 platform, you can modify or delete the trade through these steps:
Right-click on the trade you placed in the Terminal window:
To modify: ‘Modify or Delete order’
To close: ‘Close order‘
Deposit & Withdrawals
You can deposit funds via Credit card Visa/Mastercard/ Maestro, bank transfer and E-wallets. All methods are available in your Client Area
In our Payment Policy, you can find all the details about charges.
No, we do not accept broker to broker transfers. You can deposit funds in your trading account selecting the available deposit methods.
Login in your Client Area and submit your withdrawal request providing all the required details.
We’ll verify and process your withdrawal request within 1 working day.
Yes, however, when you request for a withdrawal, your free margin must surpass the amount specified in the withdrawal instruction including all payment charges. Free margin is calculated as equity minus the necessary margin.
If the account does not have enough funds, the withdrawal request will not be processed until the correct form is submitted or the open positions are closed.
Deposit & Withdrawals
Yes, however, when you request for a withdrawal, your free margin must surpass the amount specified in the withdrawal instruction including all payment charges. Free margin is calculated as equity minus the necessary margin.
If the account does not have enough funds, the withdrawal request will not be processed until the correct form is submitted or the open positions are closed.
We’ll verify and process your withdrawal request within 1 working day.
Trading Conditions
We offer floating spreads for all account types – Classic, Pro, and ECN.
Classic account: variable spreads starting from 1.6 pips with no commissions.
Pro account: variable spreads, starting from 0 pips with 4 units commissions per side
ECN account: variable spreads, starting from 0 pips with 3.5 units commissions per side.
Market spreads may widen considerably at market opening and closing times and prior to announcements. Thus, you must ensure that you have adequate funds on your account to cover this possibility.
We do offer more than 30 trading instruments all available in your Streamsfx account: Forex trading pairs, Indices and Commodities. Trade with a broker with personality, Register now!
Yes, you can either check the Swap rates on our Markets Section on our website or alternatively, on the MT4 platform by following these steps:
View > Symbols > Select instrument > Properties
The two-position types are buy and sell. To find the swaps for buy positions, look at the Financing Long option and the Financing short for sell positions.
Streamsfx is a broker with a fully automated No Dealing Desk (NDD) execution model.
No, we do not have a dealing desk since we are an NDD broker thus all our procedures are automated.
Slippage may occur depending on the market and volatility. The slippage can be both positive and negative.
At Streamsfx, we clear our clients’ trades and retranslate quotes which we receive from our liquidity providers.
In case of sharp movements in the market, slippage may occur. Note that during high volatility, the risk of slippage is significantly higher.
Hedging and scalping are both allowed if they are in line with our execution policy. The required margin for hedging positions on Classic, Pro, and ECN accounts is 0.
In case of sharp movements in the market, slippage may occur. Note that during high volatility, the risk of slippage is significantly higher
Minimum trade size: 0.01 lot
Maximum trade size: 30 lots
In case of sharp movements in the market, slippage may occur. Note that during high volatility, the risk of slippage is significantly higher.
You can check all details related to the instruments we do offer in our Market section.
For all our trading accounts, the Stop-Out level is 50%; Margin Call is set at 100%. Check the details of the Streamsfx accounts here.
We do offer account in USD or EUR.
The Metatrader 4 platform time zone is GMT +3 during Daylight Saving Time period (March-October) and GMT+2 during the rest of the year.
The Metatrader 4 platform time zone is GMT +3 during Daylight Saving Time period (March-October) and GMT+2 during the rest of the year.
Metatrader 4
You can login to your trading account in your MT4 platform following the below steps:
- Open your MT4
- Click on “File”
- Select “Login to Trade Account”
- Enter your Account ID and password
- Select “Streams Financial-Live” server
- Click “Login”
You can activate the Ask Line following the below steps in your MT4 platform:
- Click “Tools”
- Select “Options”
- In “Chart” section, you can tick Show Ask Line
You can activate the One Click Trading right-clicking in the Chart and select One Click Trading option or clicking Alt+T button combination.
In your MT4 platform, you can right-click on any instrument and select the option “Show All”. All the available instruments will be visualized in your Market Watch.
You can open a Trade in multiple ways:
- Double click on the desired instrument in Market Watch
- Right-clicking on the desired instrument in the Market Watch and selecting “New Order”
- Click on “New Order” option in MT4 Toolbar
- Right-clicking on Trade Section in the Terminal and selecting “New Order”
- Right-clicking on the chart, selecting “Trading” and “New Order”
You can visualize the chart of an instrument following the below steps:
- In your MT4, from the Market watch you can drag the desired instrument in the right part of the platform
- In the Market Watch, right-clicking on the desired instrument and selecting “Chart Window”
You can change the password of your trading account in your MT4 platform:
- In Navigator, under Accounts section select the StreamsFinancial-Live server
- Right-click on the trading account
- Select “Change Password”
You need please to verify your internet connection, as the “No Connection” message is usually related to a loss in connection of the MT4 platform.
If your internet connection is ok, please login again in your trading account following the below steps:
- Click on “File”
- Select “Open an Account”
- Click “Scan” and then select the server StreamsFinncial-Live
- Click Next
- Select “Existing trade account”
- Click “Finish”
You need to login again in your trading account and be sure to enter the correct password. If you will still visualize the error message, please reset your password from your Client Area
Yes, you can use Expert Advisors in the MT4 platform, if they are in line with our Execution Policy.
No, the time in the MT4 platform can not be changed. It is based on GMT+3 Time zone during the Daylight Saving Time; GMT+2 during the rest of the year.
Trading Conditions
Our average execution speed is around 200 milliseconds. In case of sharp movements in the market, slippage may occur. Note that during high volatility, the risk of slippage is significantly higher.
Trading with Streams is fast and efficient. With various payment methods and a team of experts at your disposal, you will experience real trading with low spreads starting from 0.3 pips and ultra-fast execution speed of 0.2 second on average.