Trading Conditions
Institutional conditions, published in full
No dealing desk. Raw spreads from 0.0 pips. Leverage tailored to each asset class, a 100% margin call, 50% stop-out and negative balance protection on every account. These are the terms we trade by — in writing.
Execution
Straight-through execution, no dealing desk
Your orders never pass through a dealing room. They are matched electronically against deep institutional liquidity — the same market structure professional desks trade on.
Our execution model
No dealing desk
DuaFx never trades against you. Every order is routed straight through to aggregated liquidity from tier-one banks and non-bank market makers — no requotes, no manual intervention.
Millisecond matching
Our matching engine fills orders in as little as 0.01 seconds, with servers co-located next to major liquidity hubs to keep latency at institutional levels.
Transparent slippage policy
Symmetrical slippage applies in fast markets: price improvements are passed to you just as readily as negative slippage. Fill statistics are published on request.
Spreads & Pricing
Spreads by account type
Choose the pricing structure that matches how you trade — all-inclusive spreads on Classic, tighter pricing on Professional, or raw interbank spreads plus a fixed commission on ECN.
Spreads and pricing by account type
| Account | Min. deposit | Spread | Commission | Max leverage | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $100 | From 1.2 pips | None | Up to 1:500 | Instant |
| ProfessionalPopular | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | Low | Up to 1:400 | Market |
| ECN | $5,000 | Raw, from 0.0 pips | Per lot | Up to 1:200 | ECN — fastest |
Leverage
Leverage tiers by asset class
Maximum leverage is calibrated to each market's volatility profile, so buying power and risk stay in proportion.
Maximum leverage per asset class
| Asset class | Max leverage | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | Up to 1:500 | Majors, minors and exotics |
| Metals | Up to 1:200 | Gold, silver, platinum, palladium |
| Commodities | Up to 1:200 | Softs and agricultural CFDs |
| Indices | Up to 1:200 | US30, SPX500, NAS100 and more |
| Energy | Up to 1:100 | WTI, Brent, natural gas |
| Stocks | Up to 1:20 | US, EU and UK share CFDs |
| ETFs | Up to 1:20 | SPY, QQQ, GLD and more |
| Cryptocurrencies | Up to 1:10 | BTC, ETH and 30+ digital assets |
Leverage amplifies both profits and losses. Default leverage may be lower depending on account equity and instrument; you can request a reduction at any time.
Risk Framework
Margin, stop-out and your safety net
Clear thresholds, enforced automatically, so a bad session never becomes a debt.
Margin call, stop-out and negative balance protection
100%
Margin call
When your margin level falls to 100%, we alert you across platform, email and push so you can top up or trim exposure before the market decides for you.
50%
Stop-out
At a 50% margin level, positions are closed automatically, largest losing trade first, to shield the remaining equity in your account.
$0 below zero
Negative balance protection
If an extreme gap pushes your balance negative, we reset it to zero. You can never owe more than you deposited.
Overnight swap policy
Positions held past 00:00 platform time are credited or debited an overnight swap reflecting the interest-rate differential of the instrument plus a small administration charge. Because rollover covers the weekend, a triple swap applies on Wednesdays for most forex pairs and on Fridays for most CFDs.
Live swap rates for every instrument are published in the platform's contract specifications and updated in line with central-bank rate changes — no surprises on your statement. Swap-adjusted pricing is factored into our transparent fees overview.
Order types
Market orders
Execute instantly at the best available price from aggregated liquidity.
Limit orders
Enter or exit at your price or better — ideal for precision entries.
Stop orders
Trigger a market order once price trades through your chosen level.
Stop-loss & take-profit
Attach protective exits to any position, adjustable at any time.
Trailing stops
Lock in gains automatically as the market moves in your favour.
Guaranteed stop-losses
Cap your maximum loss at an exact price, even through gaps, on eligible instruments.
FAQ
Trading conditions, clarified
Frequently asked questions about DuaFx trading conditions
What execution model does DuaFx use?
DuaFx operates a no-dealing-desk model. Orders are routed electronically to aggregated liquidity from tier-one banks and ECN venues, with no manual intervention or requotes. On the ECN account, orders interact directly with raw interbank pricing.
What are the margin call and stop-out levels?
A margin call is triggered when your margin level falls to 100%, alerting you to add funds or reduce exposure. If the margin level reaches 50%, positions are automatically closed starting with the largest losing trade — the stop-out — to protect your account.
Does DuaFx offer negative balance protection?
Yes. Negative balance protection applies to all retail accounts, so you can never lose more than the funds you have deposited, even in extreme market gaps.
How are overnight swaps calculated?
Swap rates reflect the interest-rate differential of the instrument you hold plus a small administration charge, credited or debited at 00:00 platform time. Triple swaps apply on Wednesdays for most FX pairs to account for the weekend. Current rates are always visible in the platform's instrument specifications.
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