FAQs

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Training Videos

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Money Management

Money Management

Money Management

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • What Is Automated Trading And How Do I Operate My Trading Machine?
    What Is Automated Trading And How Do I Operate My Trading Machine?
    What Is Automated Trading And How Do I Operate My Trading Machine?

    Automated trading uses sets of rules that play off of various technical indicators and chart patterns to generate Entry and Exit signals. What makes the Infinitrade system different than other automated trading platforms is how the rules are integrated in a framework that allows multi-tasking and various parent-child relationships, so instead of one trading system, you can integrate dozens of complex rules within one chart allowing for extreme flexibility in rule design and risk management. For the user most of this is invisible, and they simply set their risk levels and authorize the types of instruments (via a channel selector) they wish to trade, and the system does the rest. You can then choose to receive an alert signal and trade it manually, or set the system for trade assist and it will enter on your broker's platform automatically. At all times you are in full control of these functions, and InfiniTrade has no access or control over your account

  • What Does It Cost To Join The Infinitrade Membership?
    What Does It Cost To Join The Infinitrade Membership?
    What Does It Cost To Join The Infinitrade Membership?

    There is an annual Membership fee to join the club (currently it is $495 per year) and enjoy the priviledges of the group and support systems, and there is a monthly licensing fee for the channels that you may subscribe to. There are limited charter memberships for those who are involved in the Beta testing programs. For the specific fee schedule click on the link below.

     

    Current Subscriber Licensing Fees  (billed monthly)

     

    FX1  ($299)

    FX2  ($399)

    FX3  ($299)

  • What Is The Difference Between The Demo and Live System?
    What Is The Difference Between The Demo and Live System?
    What Is The Difference Between The Demo and Live System?

    The Demo system and the Live System are indentical in terms of look and feel and operational functions. (The demo system may have a delay in the signal delivery, and you will not be able to change any settings or integrate it with your broker account). When you go live you will attach your Avatar web interface to your MetaTrader 4 broker platform on your private server. This is will be set-up for you and you will be walked through the procedure to make certain it is done correctly. Because your platform is housed on a server the uptime guarantee is 99.5%, so there will be little to no interruption in service. You access your platform from most any device including your smart phone, Ipad or PC, to check on its status and to change settings. As a self-directed trader you are responsible for managing all the signals and your broker account. Infinitrade has no access to any of this once you set-up to Go Live, except for managed accounts. (see managed accounts program in the Product Center for those that would prefer a professional take care of all the details)

  • What If I Want To Cancel My Membership?
    What If I Want To Cancel My Membership?
    What If I Want To Cancel My Membership?

    You can cancel your membership at anytime by giving 5 days notice prior to the date of your monthly license renewal. In other words if your license renews at the first of each each month, you let us know that you wish to cancel within 5 days of that date and you will not be charged for the subsequent period. Your trading machine channel will be turned off, within 24 hours of cancellation, so you will need to manage any open trades manually. Your annual membership fee is not refundable unless you have canceled within the first 30 days of sign-up. Infinitrade has a 15 day trial grace period for all new members, which allows you to cancel within that timeframe any new channel and you will be refunded 100% of your fee and incur no futher obligation except for any set-up fees incurred. For more information on this please read the terms and conditions of membership and the Terms of Services agreement.

  • How Can I Learn More About Forex Trading?
    How Can I Learn More About Forex Trading?
    How Can I Learn More About Forex Trading?

    There are a many resources online, however because there is so much material out there, it can be quite confusing. We will be offering educational materials to simplify your learning curve, and we encourage you to become educated on trading and how the markets work. As a member this is part of your support we will be providing in on-going webinars and articles. To get started you can reference some of the links below.

     

    http://www.ibfx.com/Education/Forex-Education

     

  • Do I Need To Be An Expert In Forex or Trading To Join?
    Do I Need To Be An Expert In Forex or Trading To Join?
    Do I Need To Be An Expert In Forex or Trading To Join?

    No. Most of the members are not professional traders, but have some understanding of the markets and how trading works. We encourage you to learn as much as possible. As a member we consider you a part of the Infinitrade family. Meaning you are more than a trading signals customer. We want you to prosper not just in terms of wealth acceleration, but knowledge as well. Ongoiing training and investment opportunities will be a regular part of your membership benefits.

  • How Do I Access My Trading Machine Platform & My Account Balances?
    How Do I Access My Trading Machine Platform & My Account Balances?
    How Do I Access My Trading Machine Platform & My Account Balances?

    You access your Trading Machine using the Avatar web user interface, which is a small downloadable icon you place on your desktop and you can run it on any PC. You can also access it using the same web link on your smart phone or ipad. To see how this works, just download your free demo.

  • Will I Get Trading Account Reports From InfiniTrade?
    Will I Get Trading Account Reports From InfiniTrade?
    Will I Get Trading Account Reports From InfiniTrade?

    You have complete access at all times to your trading machine via the Avatar web interface, which tracks all trading activity, showing closed and open trades and your equity positions. In addition your broker will send daily and monthly reports via email with all trades and account balances. You will always have up to the minute information on your account.

  • Is There A Way I Can Pay My Monthly Channel Fee Other Than a Credit Card?
    Is There A Way I Can Pay My Monthly Channel Fee Other Than a Credit Card?
    Is There A Way I Can Pay My Monthly Channel Fee Other Than a Credit Card?

    We will offer ACH transfers and paypal. The current method is to keep your credit card number on file and it will be auto-charged each month for licensing fee for your channel subscription.

  • What If I Want My Account Professionally Managed?
    What If I Want My Account Professionally Managed?
    What If I Want My Account Professionally Managed?

    We work with professional advisors who can manage all aspects of your account for you. They can license the Trading Machine for your account, manage all the risk aspects for you. This is a separate program which will require you to set up a managed account through your Advisor. We will be happy to refer one to you for this program upon request.

  • What Is The Minimum Size Account I Should Start With?
    What Is The Minimum Size Account I Should Start With?
    What Is The Minimum Size Account I Should Start With?

    The minimum account should be not less than $10,000. The preferred miniimum to start with is $50,000. Because the monthly fees are fixed, the more capital you have to work with the greater profitability. Because you control the risk levels and the account parameters, theoretically you can have any size account you wish. We don't feel its wise to have less than $10,000 in captial.

  • How Do I Open Trades Manually?
    How Do I Open Trades Manually?
    How Do I Open Trades Manually?

    You can open trades manually on the broker's platfom, however this means they are what we call "orphan orders". The Infinitrade system can not track them or manage them. The overall equity balance and accounting functions will be updated in on your account, but the individual trades are not. For best operations, you may want to open a sub account with your broker for this purpose.

  • Will I Be Able To Trade Stocks, Futures, and Options With This?
    Will I Be Able To Trade Stocks, Futures, and Options With This?
    Will I Be Able To Trade Stocks, Futures, and Options With This?

    Yes. In the future there will be the capability to trade other instruments through a variety of brokers. Our R&D lab will be crafting specific trading machines and rule systems for various instruments and offering these to our members.

  • If I Refer Family Members & Friends Who Subscribe, Will I Receive Any Benefit?
    If I Refer Family Members & Friends Who Subscribe, Will I Receive Any Benefit?
    If I Refer Family Members & Friends Who Subscribe, Will I Receive Any Benefit?

    Yes. The current plan is that you will receive a free month for every new member you refer.

  • What Is The Typical Drawdown I May Experience?
    What Is The Typical Drawdown I May Experience?
    What Is The Typical Drawdown I May Experience?

    Most of the rules on your Trading Machine have been back and forward tested and the goal is to not have a drawdown that exceeds 15% of the account. This doesn't mean it will not exceed that amount, but that is the developmental goal. You are always in control of the risk levels and the default is to not ever exceed 25% of your margin, however it can happen. For more information on risk mangement including margins and drawdowns please read the infomation in the money management tab in detail.

  • Is There Any Guarantee I Will Not Lose Money?
    Is There Any Guarantee I Will Not Lose Money?
    Is There Any Guarantee I Will Not Lose Money?

    No. There is risk involved in trading. And the risk with Forex is substantial due to the high leverage. You should read all the risk disclosures carefully before you subscribe to this program. As a general rule you should never invest any capital that you cannot afford to lose.

  • What Is The Difference Between Alert & Auto Trade Mode?
    What Is The Difference Between Alert & Auto Trade Mode?
    What Is The Difference Between Alert & Auto Trade Mode?

    When you set your Avatar to "alert mode", it will alert you of a new entry or exit signal and you will then manually enter the trade on your platform. For an active trader this may be the preferred way to use the technology. Most users perfer the trade assist aspects of the auto-trade system.

  • Does It Matter What Broker I Choose?
    Does It Matter What Broker I Choose?
    Does It Matter What Broker I Choose?

    The system is desgined to work with any broker that offers a Metatrader 4 platform. There are hundreds of brokers in the world you can choose, that can be integrated into the Infinitrade ATM, however we have screened many of these for the lowest tranaction costs, speed of execution and other factors like F.I.F.O. rules and other things that make a difference in the bottom line. Please check the "Broker Partner" tab under the Membership link to see the current best Forex brokers for this system.

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Guided Tour

 

This video offers a Guided Tour and explaination of the Trading Machine LIVE-Demo and provides a brief overview of each function

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No Event Is Currently Scheduled Till February 2012

Money Management

 

This is an important aspect of managing your success as a self-directed trader. It is not complex however there are basic risk managment rules that should be followed to insure that losses are controlled, and you never experience a margin call. No system is perfect and the secret of success is more about how you manage risk than anything else. There are some key points to keep in mind as you decide to go live on the Infinitrade system.

 

1) Account Size  As a general rule the more cash you have in your account and that you keep in reserve the less chance of having a catastropic loss. Forex trading is extremely volatile and you can experience high drawdowns on your margin. As a self-directed trader, the lot size and percentage of margin level available for trading are things that you will be controlling on your platform. The recommended account size is $50,000 -$100,000. The minimum account size for this program to work is $10,000 in captial. Having anything less than this amount may make it too difficult to create enough profit with the smaller lot sizes needed to manage risk. Also, because the licensing and membership costs of the program are fixed it makes the program expensive as a percentage of gain.

 

2) Leverage  One of the things that makes Forex trading so profitable is leverage. 50:1 in the USA. Up to 400:1 in offshore jurisdictions. At 50:1 leverage this means for every one dollar in a trade you control 50 times that. This high leverage can work against you if the trade goes the wrong way creating high potential losses. This is unlike the stock market in which you pay for a stock and as its value goes up or down without the potential for losses higher than what you paid for it. The account that you set up with your Broker is a "margin account" and will allow you trade with this leverage because the broker essentially loans you the funds. The key to managing leverage (which can create high profit or high losses) is to limit the percent of capital you keep in trades and the balance in reserve in your margin account to deal with drawdowns (trades that may go against you for a period of time)

 

3) Risk Manangement - Margin Trade Limiter  On your Avatar in the "Config & Help" tab under "Risk Management there is a setting for Max Allowed Used Balance (Percent), which limits trading if it hits the maximum allowed percentage. The default level is 25%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When a trade is authorized to be opened, the system automatically calculates "margin" values and "available equity." If the amount of capital in your margin account is less that the max allowed (25%) it will execute the trade. As the trade progresses it affects your "free margin" values which will rise or fall based upon your open positions and if the trades are positive or negative.  You can continue to open trades in the this fashion and the system automatically will monitor your free margin and stop sending signals if it hits the Maximum Allowed Level. The goal of this "liniter" is assist you in managing risk.

 

4) Cash Management - Lot Size

 

How you calculate your lot size is an important aspect of your money management system. A "lot" is the size of the currency contract that you are buying or selling when you open a trade order. The value of the lot in U.S. Dollars depends on the currency pair you are trading and the type of account you have. In Forex there are two main account types. A "standard" account means 1.0 lots = $100,000. A "mini" account 1.0 lots = $10,000. You buy or sell in currency pair lots, meaning this is the contract size you are controlling. When the market moves up or down the smallest unit of movement is a called pip. Say you are trading the EUR/USD pair, the value of a pip moving in price up or down for a standard account is equal to $10. For a mini account one pip equals $1. (for other pairs this amount may vary). For a 1.0 lot trade on a standard account, if the price moves 10 pips it means you have gained or lost $100.  A 2.0 lot trade would be $200. A 3.0 lot trade $300. The key to knowing what your lot sizes should be and how many pairs you should be trading can be calculated using a simple conservative formula:

 

Take your initial account balance and multiply it by .0003.  For example, on a 10,000 account balance, this product would be 3. This represents that your pip value should be no more that $3.  (On a $30,000 account, this would equate to $9 per pip. On a 100,000 account its $30 a pip)   Based on our $10,000 account example, if it's a mini account, your lot size could be set to 3.0.  If it's a standard account, the lot size could be set to 0.3.  A $30,000 account, your lot size can be increased proportionately. For a mini account, the lot size could be 9.0, and if it's a standard account, the lot size could be 0.9 or 1. On a $100,000 account 3 lots for a standard, and 30 for a mini. For more information on lot size and how to calculate the appropriate values, watch the tutorial on the training videos page.

 

 

This is by no means a complete discussion of this important topic. This brief overview is meant to provide some inital guidance only, and when you are ready to GO-LIVE you should review the complete procedures for money managment.