Pro Traders

Following the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) new protection measures on contracts for difference (CFDs) to retail traders, whereby among others, consist of restrictions on distribution, leverage limits and margin close out rules, professional traders are treated differently.

By requesting to become a Professional Client, you are agreeing to waive some of the protections that would normally be afforded to you as a Retail Client.

However, you reserve the right to request non-professional treatment at any time and TrioMarkets™ shall agree to offer you a higher level of protection. You are advised to revert back to retail client status, if at any point you believe that you are unable to properly assess or manage the risks involved with trading. Special terms and conditions apply regarding Portfolio Management.

Open Account

Unwaived

Best Execution

We will continue to take all
reasonable steps to ensure the best order execution for our clients while remaining fair, honest, and professional.

Pro Status Reversion

You retain the right to change
your client status back to non-professional in order to receive a higher level of protection, such as negative balance protection and coverage by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) of up to Euro 20K.

Account Segregation

To safeguard our clients'
funds, we request that our Bank keeps our clients' accounts separate from other accounts.

Waived

Leverage Restriction

Leverage and margin restrictions will not apply to you if you can demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience, as well as your understanding of the risks associated with trading complex financial products.

Negative Balance Protection

Professional clients do not have rights to negative balance protection. If your trading balance falls below zero, you will be required to make additional payments, resulting in losses greater than your deposits.

Investor Compensation Fund

You are no longer covered by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF). Any application to secure claims arising from covered services will be denied.

Risk Warnings

We are not required to provide you with the risk warnings that are normally provided to retail clients because you will demonstrate your knowledge and experience, as well as your ability to make informed decisions while bearing your risk.

Eligibility Criteria to Become a Professional Trader

To qualify for an Elective Professional Client Status you are required to satisfy at least two of the following minimum requirements applied to CFDs:

Investment portfolio, including cash deposits and financial instruments that exceeds 500,000 EUR in value.

1 + year(s) of working experience in the financial sector in a professional role requiring knowledge of trading leveraged products.

Trading volumes of transactions of leveraged products of significant size equal or greater to 10 trades per quarter over the past four quarters, or, 40 trades per year. The volume will be counted towards that goal in a combined forma, concluded from trading in any forex broker.
*Significant size: Minimum notional value of at least 100,000 Euros for FX majors, 50,000 for FX minors, major indexes and gold, 10,000 Euros on minor indexes, other commodities and equities.