EC Markets FAQ
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Open an account via our linkView EC Markets detailsEC AutoTrade Copy Trading
EC AutoTrade copy trading: safety, choosing a strategy provider, performance fees, the high-water mark, copy ratio and minimum lot size. Go to this category →
- What is EC AutoTrade?
- Is EC AutoTrade safe?
- Do I need trading experience to use EC AutoTrade?
- What does the High-Water Mark mode do?
- Can I stop following a strategy provider at any time?
- Do I need extra software or an app to use EC AutoTrade?
- How do I choose which strategy provider to follow?
- How is the EC AutoTrade performance fee calculated?
- Can I copy more than one trader at the same time?
- What does a copy ratio of up to 20x mean?
- Can copy trades be smaller than 0.01 lot?
Trading Instruments
The instruments EC Markets offers, plus how index trading works, popular indices and what moves index prices. Go to this category →
Account Types
EC Markets STD, ECN and PRO accounts: minimum deposit, spreads and commissions, supported platforms, minimum lot size, swap-free options and negative balance protection. Go to this category →
- What live account types does EC Markets offer?
- What are the minimum deposit and spread on an STD account?
- What are the minimum deposit and commission on an ECN account?
- What are the minimum deposit and commission on a PRO account?
- Which trading platforms do STD, ECN and PRO accounts support?
- What is the minimum lot size on an EC Markets account?
- What are the Margin Call and Stop Out levels for STD, ECN and PRO?
- Does EC Markets offer swap-free accounts?
- Does EC Markets offer Negative Balance Protection?
Trading Conditions & Platforms
EC Markets leverage, spreads, order execution, swap, trading hours, and support for the EC Markets app, MT4 and EAs. Go to this category →
- What is the maximum leverage at EC Markets?
- Are EC Markets spreads fixed?
- What order execution mode does EC Markets use?
- When is EC Markets swap settled?
- How do I check EC Markets trading hours?
- What features does the EC Markets app support?
- Does the EC Markets app support iOS and Android?
- Does EC Markets MT4 support EA automated trading?
Deposits & Withdrawals
EC Markets deposit methods, MYR deposits, deposit fees and withdrawal arrival times. Go to this category →
Security, Regulation & Account Opening
EC Markets regulators, which regulated entity applies to Malaysian clients, client fund protection rules and the account opening process. Go to this category →
Information is compiled from official and public sources. Fees, limits, supported regions and rules may change, so please refer to the latest official statements.