Systematic Trading Platform

Build your own portfolio of trading strategies with the help of Systematic from Alpari

Systematic is a web-platform completely compatible with MetaTrader 4. Its easy-to-use interface makes this platform suitable for both Forex beginners and experienced traders.  Systematic serves as an introduction to the international currency market, as well as gives you the opportunity to enhance and diversify your own trading strategies.

Why choose Systematic?

• A free 30-day trial of the Systematic.demo account;
• Choice of over 70 independent trading strategies and 20 pre-made portfolios;
• Full transaction history for every strategy;
• Options for diversification and risk management;
• Email notifications of the opening or closing of a position.

• Open a Demo Account
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To start trading on the Systematic platform, you need to:

• Open an alpari.systematic account, if you’re ready to invest real money, or a demo-account if you want to get acquainted with the platform;
• Build your own portfolio using the Automated Forex Trading System;
• Activate the portfolio to begin trading on your account;
• Follow your positions either on Systematic or MetaTrader 4.

• Open a Demo Account
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• Open a Live Account
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  I’ve deposited funds to my classic.systematic account. The deposit amount is displayed in the MetaTrader4 platform but it’s not displayed in the Systematic platform. Why?

  If you’ve deposited less than the minimum deposit, your trading account is not activated and therefore, the money is not displayed in the Systematic platform. If you’ve deposited a larger amount but it’s not displayed in the Systematic platform, you should contact our Customer Service Department and provide them with the login for your classic.systematic account.
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  Does the platform always need to be connected to the Internet?

  No, all trading signals are executed on remote servers, so you don't need to keep your PC running in order to execute a trade on your account. You do however need to be connected to the Internet to set your initial money management settings.
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  Does the platform support several strategies in parallel?

  What happens if provider A has opened a short position in EURUSD, and provider B wants to open a long position in EURUSD? The platform will identify signals from several providers and use hedging if required.
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  Can I modify or close the SL manually?

  Yes, you can close or modify a trade signal but it will be re-adjusted if a new modify order is placed by the signal provider after the client adjustment.
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  Can I trade with any signal provider I like?

  You can select any provider listed within the platform.
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  Which is the best trading system?

  This is left at the discretion of the client. We provide them all the tools and trade history for them to make an informed decision regarding their investment choices, but we do not provide investment advice.
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  Can I stop trading at any time?

  Yes, you can close all your positions and disable your portfolio instantly. You have complete control over your account at all times.
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  How long can I use a demo-account?

  Demo-accounts last 30 days.

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  Can I independently set the position size with this platform? What if a signal provider wants to buy 1 lot, but I only want to open 0.01 lot?

  The client sets the position size for each currency pair in line with their requirements; the signal provider only sends the signals, not a suggested lot size, so a client can trade from 0.01 lot upwards for each currency pair. There are 3 modes of money management:

  • fixed lot – fixed lot size per trade;
  • fixed ratio – increase or decrease in lot size dependent on account balance;
  • fixed fractional – fixed percent of risk per trade.

  If you choose the Fixed Ratio option, you need to enter the change in account balance in the box «Fixed Ratio Delta». The volume of your next open position will be based on this amount, increasing by the value specified in the «Basic Lot» (K) box.

  For example, if you enter 1,000 USD in the «Fixed Ratio Delta» box and 10,000 in «Basic Lot», the volume of your next position will increase 0.1 lot, becoming 0.2 lots when your balance grows by 1,000 USD.

  If you choose the Fixed Fractional option, you need to specify what percent of your deposit you're willing to risk (let's say 30%) in order to to customize the volume of a newly opened position. You also need to specify how many pips should make up the percentage in relation/relative to your balance (50, for example). In accordance with your set parameters, the program will then calculate the value of a pip and the volume of the newly opened position, which depends on your risk rate % and your deposit.

  1 pip ($) = %*Balance/Pips.

  Assume your balance is 1,000 USD.

  You want 50 pips to be 30% of your deposit when opening a position.. With this information, the system will open a position with a volume of 10,000 USD.

  1 pip ($) = 0.3 *1000/50=6
  300:50=6$

  In order for 1 pip to be worth 6 USD the position opened should have a volume of 60,000 USD (0.6 lots).

  Respectively, with a 2,000 USD balance, the volume of the position will be 120,000 and the value of a pip will be 12 USD (1 pip ($) = 0.3*2000/50=12).

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  What happens if I remove a trading strategy from my portfolio when I have an open position? How will the system handle the trade?

  If you remove a signal provider from your portfolio, any open trades will be closed when the close order arrives, but no new positions will be opened.
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  If I manually close a position opened by a trading signal, when the signal arrives to close the trade, will it then put me into a new open position?

  No, signals to open and close are distinctly different. If you manually close a trade, no new positions will be taken when the close order arrives.
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  What if I want to carry out a manual trade in addition to Autotrades?

  You can open manual trades in addition to Autotrades, and they will be labeled as «manual» in the platform.
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  Can I trade various modes of money management in the same portfolio?

  Yes, you can have fixed lot, fractional and ratio settings applied to different systems within your portfolio.
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  How many systems/pairs are available to trade on a live account?

  There are 100 system/pairs available in the live accounts.
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  How can I know what size of stop a signal provider uses, so I can calculate my risk?

  You can use a demo account for 30 days to assess your potential portfolio.
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  What if I change the lot size for a currency pair in which I have an open position?

  The position will be closed with the lot size it was opened with; the next new trade opened will reflect the new money management settings.
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  What are the margin requirements to open a trade?

  The margin requirements are specified on our website in the «Forex Trading with Alpari» section.
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  Do the performance figures include swap values?

  Yes, they include the swap rates.
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  Why are some pairs showing less profit than other pairs with the same number of pips?

  This depends on the pip value of the currency pair.
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  Does the platform allow hedging?

  Yes, of course.

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  What are the costs for the signals and trade execution? Are there any other charges?

  The only charge the client pays is a 1 pip commission per completed transaction. For example, $10 on 1 lot, $1 on 0.1 lot. There are no other charges for signals or platform rental.
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  When is the commission charged? At the end of month or after every trade?

  The commission is applied when the trade is closed.
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  Do the performance figures include the commission?

  No, the performance figures do not include the 1 pip commission per completed transaction.

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  What does Max DD mean in the signal provider list?

  It is the largest peak to valley drawdown for that pair. This figure can be used for evaluating your risk.
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  What is portfolio leverage?

  Portfolio leverage is the value of the trades volume multiplied by the maximum number of open trades and divided by the balance value. For example, your balance is 5,000 USD. The maximum number of trades is 8. Each trade volume is 0.1 lot.
  8х10000/5000=16.
  A 1:40 leverage ratio equals 1000% margin level in MetaTrader4.
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  What does the «Apply Reverse» button mean?

  If you «Apply Reverse» to a signal, the trades contradictory to the signals will be opened once the open a trade signal arrives. For example, if there is a Buy signal, a Sell trade will be opened and if there is a Sell signal, a Buy trade will be opened.

Attention!

• This information is derived from trading analyis on demo accounts.
• Past results do not guarantee the reocurrence of similar results in the future. This information is provided simply for your familiarity. Alpari does not hold any responsibility for any trading results derived from the use of these strategies or any other trading strategies offered through the Systematic trading platform.

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Attention!

• This information is derived from analysis of live accounts of Alpari clients. This information is collected at the start of each week of trading. 
• Past results do not guarantee the reocurrence of similar results in the future. This information is provided simply for your familiarity. Alpari does not hold any responsibility for any trading results derived from the use of these strategies or any other trading strategies offered through the Systematic trading platform.

• Open a Demo Account
  Try risk-free Forex trading
• Open a Live Account
  Ready to trade on Forex?