FAQ - Account Information

Account Information


How can I start trading with a live account?

Your trading account can be up and running in less than 2 minutes. Please follow the steps below:

  • Step 1. Click Open Account and fill in your details
  • Step 2. Tell us more about yourself and upload your verification documents
  • Step 3. Start trading
What account types does Fondex offer?

Fondex offers one Account, which can be used to trade more than 600 instruments across 7 asset classes. The Fondex trading account features raw interbank spreads from 0.0 pips and dynamic commissions that start from 2.5 per 100K (per side) and decrease according to your trading volume. For more info, please click here.

Does Fondex offer a swap-free (Islamic) option?

Fondex offers a swap-free option to those of Muslim faith in observance of the Shariah Law. In order to request an account with swap-free status, please fill out the swap-free application formand send it to support@fondex.com.sc , along with a proof of Faith

Is my live account going to close if it has zero account balance?

Fondex doesn’t close any live accounts except if a client asks for it.

What supporting documents do I need to provide so that my account is approved?

Compliant with our regulator's requirements, Fondex is obligated to ask you for:

a. A Proof of Identity (a copy of your passport, driver's license, national ID card, etc.). The document must clearly display the following details:

  1. Full name
  2. Photo
  3. Signature of the holder
  4. Expiry date
  5. Document number
  6. Date of Birth
  7. Nationality
  8. MRZ lines

b. A Proof of Residence (a utility bill or bank account statement) dated within the last 6 months. Please make sure that your full name and address are clearly visible. The document must display the following details:

  1. Full name and address of the account holder
  2. Issue date
  3. Issuer details
  4. Service provider details
How do I upload my Proof of Identity and Proof of Residence?
  1. Launch Fondex cTrader.
  2. Click the “Activate account” button at the bottom left of your screen.
  3. Fill in your personal details and questionnaire.
  4. Upload all the necessary documents.
  5. Click “Finish”.
Can I open multiple accounts?

Yes, you may open additional accounts directly via the Fondex cTrader platform. Please follow the steps below:

  1. Launch Fondex cTrader.
  2. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the Account information on the top right of the screen and select “Trading Accounts”.
  3. A new window will appear as per the screenshot below. Please fill in your personal details and choose your deposit currency, leverage and account type.
  4. Click “Open Live Account”.

The maximum number of accounts is 10.

Live account screen
Do I have to download any software to start trading?

You can trade on Fondex cTrader Web, Desktop or our Mobile app. You can access and download any version of Fondex cTrader by clicking here.

How do I open a Demo Account?

You may open a Demo account directly via the Fondex cTrader platform.

  1. Launch Fondex cTrader.
  2. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the Account information on the top right of the screen and select “Trading Accounts”
  3. A new window will appear as per the screenshot below. Please select “Demo Account”, fill in your personal details and choose your deposit currency, deposit amount, leverage and account type.
  4. Click “Create account”.
demo account screenshot
Is it possible to lose real money while trading on Demo?

No, you only use virtual funds when trading with a demo account and therefore you cannot lose any real money.

How do I switch between my accounts on the Fondex cTrader platform?

You can easily switch between accounts, either live or demo ones. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the Account information on the top right of the screen on Fondex cTrader web and choose which account you would like to trade with.

Is my personal information safe with you?

Fondex has taken all necessary precautionary measures to ensure that the personal details of our clients are held in absolute confidence and are securely stored so as not to be accessible by unauthorised persons.

For more information please view our Privacy Policy

Do you accept US citizens?

No, we don’t. According to the Dodd-Frank Act passed by the US Congress, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) doesn’t allow us to let US residents open trading accounts with us. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

How do I close my account?

If you do not have any open positions in your account, please send an email to backoffice@fondex.com.sc or support@fondex.com.sc requesting the account closure. Your request must be sent from your registered email address.

Do I need to update my personal information should these change?

If any of your personal details change, i.e. expired ID or address change, you must let us know. Please email our Support Team to update your details.

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Notice

The Company would like to inform you that it will terminate its operations under the "Fondex" brand by 30th of December 2022. If you wish to open a trading account, kindly visit topfx.com.sc