Frequently Asked Questions

A Forex Data Feed is a collection of tradable currency pairs streamed by a specific broker counterpart we make available and which may be subject to specific conditions and restrictions, including number of pairs, leverage, spreads, account size, etc.. Each Data Feed is characterized by a 4 letter symbol (i.e.: CNXa, CNXb, INTa, etc). With PathFinder Trader™ you can trade using multiple Data Feeds. Please note that some Data Feeds may not be available to you depending on country of residence, account type, investor type, etc.

FastBrokers is an Independent IB, therefore, our business model allows us to establish and maintain multiple relationships with different counterparts and to offer different trading products. By doing so, we are able to satisfy the trading needs of a more diverse trading community.

Generally speaking, all Data Feeds we offer provide tight spreads and excellent execution and are associated with popular ECN platform infrastructures. Each Feed however has its own specific features. For example some feeds are exclusively for our non-US trading clientele and offer a slight higher leverage, or some other feeds geared toward institutional investors. We offer several tools on our site to help you select the feed that better fits your needs. You can view some statistic here, or view this table for a quick comparison .

Yes, of course we can help you! Please contact our office and ask to speak to a licensed broker.

They are the identifying labels for the various ECN Data Feeds we offer and that you may trade on. Generally speaking each label identifies the underlying ECN infrastructure and the broker counterpart it connects to. For Example CNX indicates a Currenex based Data Feed, while INT stands for Integral, and “LMA” indicates a Feed based on the LMAX Exchange. While the small letter following each label, for example CNXb, represents the counterpart identifier for that ECN. Further details please visit Forex ECN section of our website.

Yes, you can trade, manage, and receive real time quotes from different Forex (and Futures) Data Feeds. This is possible because of the unique capability of PathFinder Trader™ of establishing multiple connections to different liquidity providers/counterparts.

Simply put, you have more choice for your trading. For example, you can build complex arbitrage systems to be traded manually or by building an automated strategy using the PowerScript™ language, or you can simply select which of your available Data Feeds is offering the best conditions before you place a trade. Due to its low latency execution you can also trade spreads among different Data Feeds. Finally you can hedge your positions among different brokers/Data Feeds (separate accounts are required, each margined separately).

No, you can’t. You need to have one account for each Data Feed. Each trade is routed to the appropriate FDM/RFED offering such liquidity. Margins, portfolio, and trades are kept separate. The platform acts as an aggregator of Data Feeds, while the account information is displayed separately for each trading account.