Reliable and quality execution

Slippage occurs when an order is executed at a price different from the price requested.

Our quoted prices are executable in most market conditions. However, in fast-moving markets, the quoted price may change before an order reaches the market, and the order may be filled at the next available price.

Limit orders are filled at the specified limit price or better. Different execution rules may apply when trading larger sizes that exceed the liquidity available at the top-of-book price. See How are limit orders processed on Web Trader? or How are limit orders processed with Depth of Market on MT5? for more information.

What is price tolerance?

To combat fast-moving markets, our price tolerance feature provides flexibility around fill proximity between the available market price quoted on the trading platform and the actual price at which the trade is executed. Should the rate at which your trade is ultimately executed fall outside the prevailing market rate by the amount of your specified price tolerance, that trade will be rejected by our system.

How can I adjust the price tolerance on my account?

To set your desired price tolerance, swipe on any market in the “Markets” or “Watchlists” tabs, then tap “More.” Select “Market Information” from here, then scroll down to “Preferences” and use the selector to update your price tolerance.

Alternatively, tap a market to open its details page. Select the “Info” tab, then scroll down to preferences and update your price tolerance.

Pending orders, such as stops and limits, can be executed End of Day (EOD) or Good 'til Cancelled (GTC) on FOREX.com trading platforms.

End of Day (EOD) orders automatically expire at 5 PM ET on the same day the order was entered.

Good ‘til Cancelled (GTC) orders will not expire unless they are manually canceled or, if they are attached to an open position, they will expire when that position is closed.

Pending orders on the MetaTrader 4 trading platform can be set to expire at a specific date and time; otherwise, they will remain on the platform indefinitely.

Find out more about how pricing and execution impacts your trading activity.

Orders are executed at the prevailing market price at the time the order is received.

Price quotes are derived from the liquidity provided to us by select top-tier global banks in the wholesale foreign exchange and metals markets.

Find out more about the types of orders available to you when trading.