What method do you use to calculate the swap rates and settlement dates for the trading record.
Basically we calculate trade profit at the market price at the time the trade is closed. In the C2 simulation we don't wait for a settlement time. If the currency pair is not dollar-denominated then we will convert the P/L to dollars at the moment the trade is closed.
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Do you use real-time quotes? Why can't I see real-time prices when I enter a trading signal for my system?
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How do you calculate the monthly returns listed in the "Hypothetical monthly returns" charts?
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I'm a trader looking for a great trading system. What do you recommend?
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What are the requirements in order to qualify for various trading permissions?
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How do I search for trading systems based on certain criteria?
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