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Trading Account South Africa
Through your ATFX trading account, you have several routes to the financial markets. It offers unique benefits to enhance your trading experience.
Why Open a Trading Account With ATFX?
Fast Execution & Zero Commission
Trade Confidently With A Globally Recognised Broker
Excellent Dedicated Customer Support
Safe and Secure Funds In Reputable Banks
Our Trading Account
Trade all our instruments through following accounts and with competitive spreads.
Local ZAR ONE
ATFX South Africa offers ZAR live trading account, catering to both beginners and experienced traders. This account is customisable and can be setup for hedging, scalping, day trading and EA’s.
ZAR One
R500 Min Deposit
- Spreads from: 0.4
- Max Leverage: 400
- Trading Platform: MT5
- Commission: Zero
- Margin call: 100%
- Stop Out: 30%
- Dedicated Acc Manager
- Segregated Bank Acc
- Free unlimited withdrawals
- Educational Material
- Daily Flexi Analysis
- Weekly Newsletter
- Telephonic Support
- ATFX Videos and guides
USD ONE
The convenience of trading in an offshore currency, but security of funds kept local in a segregated bank account. ATFX South Africa will perform currency conversion at competitive daily bank rates. Deposit in Rands and get funded in US Dollars.
USD One
$50 Min Deposit
- Spreads from: 0.4
- Max Leverage: 400
- Trading Platform: MT5
- Commission: Zero
- Margin call: 100%
- Stop Out: 30%
- Dedicated Acc Manager
- Segregated Bank Acc
- Free unlimited withdrawals
- Educational Material
- Daily Flexi Analysis
- Weekly Newsletter
- Telephonic Support
- ATFX Videos and guides
Demo Account
The ATFX South Africa Demo account mirrors the live trading platform on MT5. The demo accounts are risk free and a great place for back testing your trading strategies. Upon application you will receive login details to the MT5 platform and your Client Portal. A starting balance of R100 000 will be assigned with default leverage of 1:100. Please contact us to customise your demo account.
Demo Account
FREE
- Starting Balance: 100000
- Leverage: 100
- Trading Platform: MT5
- Instruments: 60
How do Trading Accounts Work?
Your account works by linking directly to your trading platform (Metatrader 5). In your account, you’ll have the ability to add and withdraw your funds, check your balance, be notified of any changes and access our trading tools. ATFX provides a seamless bridge between your trading account and MT5, allowing you to take trades, place orders and automate your trading strategies. Your trading account gives you access to a wide range of tradeable securities, such as forex pairs, equity indices, and commodities.
How to use your online trading account
Through our various tutorials and help docs, you’ll quickly learn how to place trades. When you log in, you’ll see our Trading Academy with easy to follow modules and lessons where you can learn the basics.
What is a Trading Account?
A trading account is an account that lets you access financial markets as a trader or an investor. You can choose a trading account to match your risk-appetite, your experience, and the level of your initial investment.
As you become more familiar with the trading process, you can upgrade your account to take advantage of additional features.
How to Open a Trading Account
1. Fill in a simple online application form.
2. Provide identification to keep your account safe.
3. Fund your trading account.
All this can be completed inside 24 hours. Once your trading account is open and you’re notified to make your initial depisit, you’re ready to trade.
Safety and Security
You and your funds have the highest level of protection at ATFX. Our adherence to strict protocols ensures security of your funds by using segregated accounts and ultimately gives you peace of mind.
ATFX compies with all the strict regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions where our clients are domiciled.
Trading Account FAQs
If you have any questions regarding trading accounts, then this section should provide the answers.
Open Your Trading Account
Connect to our team to get started. We’re ready to answer any queries you might have. Our business is built on putting you first, second and third, and our customer support does just that. Get in touch with our dedicated team of highly knowledgeable professionals to explore the best options for you.
Register for an account
1.
Open your account
Complete the Live Trading Account application form. Once we have verified identity, we will set up your account.
2.
Fund your account
Deposit funds via debit/credit card, instant EFT or
bank transfer to start trading
3.
Start trading
Trade on every device, including PC, Android, iPad and iPhone or via web browser.
