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Account Types

We are committed to improving our clients' Forex trading experience and now offer four different Forex account types to suit the specific requirements of different traders. Alpari (US) micro or retail forex trading accounts are available to all and our new Pro account allows us to offer our clients the flexibility to trade at the level they want. We also offer Demo accounts. Register for a free Demo online forex trading account and test your skills.

Whatever your trading strategy, level of funding or appetite for risk - from micro and mini lots available to professional-trade sizes - Alpari (US) has an online forex trading account to match. With our newly introduced Pro account, advanced traders now have the opportunity to experience sophisticated trading with the advantages offered through our platforms, MetaTrader 4, and Alpari Direct and Alpari Direct Pro, powered by Currenex.

 

Micro

Retail

Pro

Demo

Micro Accounts

Designed for traders new to the Forex market and those trading smaller volumes, Micro accounts allow investors to trade smaller trade sizes and open an account with no minimum initial deposit than a Classic account.

A Micro account can be used to trade via MetaTrader 4.

 

Micro Account details

Platform: MetaTrader 4 
Web based platform: No
Instruments: 10 currency pairs
Fifth decimal: Yes
Max leverage: 1:100
Execution: Auto*
Minimum opening deposit: No restriction
Minimum trade size: 0.01 lot
Trade size increment: 0.01 lot
Deposits/Withdrawals Wire transfer
Check
PayPal
1-click trading:
No
Market Depth: No
Account currency: USD
Commission: No**

 

*High volume deals are executed by request

**Alpari (US) is compensated through the bid/ask spread

 

View the full account comparison table.

 

Retail Accounts

Retail accounts accommodate experienced retail traders with no maximum trade size or open position size. There is a minimum trade size of 0.1 lots and the trade size increment remains flexible at 0.01 lots.



A Retail account can be used to trade via MetaTrader 4
and Alpari Direct.

 

Retail Account details

Platform: MetaTrader 4 
Web based platform: No
Instruments: 23 currency pairs
+ Gold & Silver
Fifth decimal: Yes
Max leverage: 1:100
Execution: Auto*
Minimum opening deposit: $1,000
Minimum trade size: 0.10 lot
Trade size increment: 0.01 lot
Deposits/Withdrawals Wire Transfer
Check
Paypal
1-click trading: No
Market depth: No
Account currency: USD
Commission: No**

 

*High volume deals are executed by request

**Alpari (US) is compensated through the bid/ask spread.

Precious metal contracts are not subject to regulation under the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act.

 

View the full account comparison table.

 

Pro Accounts

With no commission until 14th January 2010*, the new Pro account has been introduced to satisfy the needs of institutions and individuals looking to trade higher volumes. There is a minimum deposit size of $20,000, a minimum trade size of $40,000 and no maximum open position.



A Pro account can be used to trade via Alpari Direct
and Alpari Direct Pro.

 

Pro Account details:

Platform: Alpari Direct Alpari Direct Pro
Web based platform: No Yes
Instruments: 23 currency pairs 
23 currency pairs
Fifth decimal: Yes Yes
Max leverage: 1:100 1:100
Execution: Non Dealing Desk Non Dealing Desk
Minimum opening deposit: $20,000 $20,000
Minimum trade size: 10,000 10,000
Trade size increment: N/A N/A
Deposits/Withdrawals Wire Transfer
Check
PayPal
Wire Transfer
Check
PayPal
1-click trading:
Yes Yes
Market Depth: No Yes
Account currency: USD USD
Commission: 100% Commission rebate*
100% Commission rebate*

View the full account comparison table.


*Terms and Conditions apply 
The 100% Commission Rebate promotion period will run from December 21, 2009 to March 19, 2010 and the commission rebate is subject to trading volume requirements.








Open a demo account and start practicing

Apply your trading knowledge in a real-life environment – without risking your money. Develop and test strategies, as well as gaining confidence and familiarity of the different trading platforms.

Demo accounts are available for MetaTrader 4, Alpari Direct and Alpari Direct Pro.

 

View the full account comparison table.

 

Trading accounts will be designated as "inactive" once the account has been inactive for 90 days or more. The trading account will be charged a fee after the 120th day of inactivity. Please click here for details about the applicable fee.

 

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Important Information - New Contact Details.
U.S. Exchange Traded Futures

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Alpari (US), LLC is registered with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant and is a member of the NFA - Member ID: 0379678.

Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
Alpari (US) only offers off-exchange currency trading. Consequently, our customers do not receive the protections offered through on-exchange trading.