FxTrade vs Oanda MT4 - Trade Execution

[Johnny2pips]

I do not like how slow Oanda's MT4 platform is to process trades. Is there a noticeable difference in how long a live trade takes to process between the two? Also what would be the advantages of switching to FxTrade (if any)?

Please note: I don't have a need for any special indicators MT4 might be useful for.

[d-pip]

I do not like how slow Oanda's MT4 platform is to process trades. Is there a noticeable difference in how long a live trade takes to process between the two? Also what would be the advantages of switching to FxTrade (if any)?

Please note: I don't have a need for any special indicators MT4 might be useful for.

Johnny2pips,

Try and demo Oanda’s FxTrade platform. I’ve used FxTrade with the one click feature for over three years and really like it. Fast, easy to use and you can set default order size, TP, SL etc.

I haven’t tried placing orders on Oanda’s MT4 platform but I hear it’s slow and does work so well.

Tip, use their MT4 for charting with all the cool bells and whistles, then place and manage the trades on FxTrade.

[Johnny2pips]

Johnny2pips,

Try and demo Oanda’s FxTrade platform. I’ve used FxTrade with the one click feature for over three years and really like it. Fast, easy to use and you can set default order size, TP, SL etc.

I haven’t tried placing orders on Oanda’s MT4 platform but I hear it’s slow and does work so well.

Tip, use their MT4 for charting with all the cool bells and whistles, then place and manage the trades on FxTrade.

Thanks for the input d pip. The problem is I don't actually use any of the "cool bells and whistles" mt4 has to offer anymore.

The main question is (for those that have used both) which preformed best as far as order processing speeds. Sometimes the MT4 platform takes 5 min to submit/close a order. If the same problem happens on FxTrade then I'd have no reason to switch, on the other hand if it is indeed faster it would be best to readjust to the java platform.

[d-pip]

Thanks for the input d pip. The problem is I don't actually use any of the "cool bells and whistles" mt4 has to offer anymore.

The main question is (for those that have used both) which preformed best as far as order processing speeds. Sometimes the MT4 platform takes 5 min to submit/close a order. If the same problem happens on FxTrade then I'd have no reason to switch, on the other hand if it is indeed faster it would be best to readjust to the java platform.

Five minutes, that’s useless, you’ve got to try the FxTrade platform.

On FxTrade the orders are placed, opened/closed instantly, it’s click and done, I’m talking within a second. And in three years I’ve been with Oanda I’ve never had a re-quote.

I would suggest you download the demo and try it. I use both and have never seen a difference with speed or price between the demo & live platform.

Actually if you don’t need bells & whistles the Java based FxTrade platform is straight forward and IMO very nice to use, simple & zen-ish

Try it, I bet you’ll like it.

PS There’s a long story behind Oanda’s crappy MT4 issue and I won’t go into it but…the company quietly suggest people use the MT4 just for charting, bells & whistles etc and place orders on FxTrade

[Johnny2pips]

Five minutes, that’s useless, you’ve got to try the FxTrade platform.

On FxTrade the orders are placed, opened/closed instantly, it’s click and done, I’m talking within a second. And in three years I’ve been with Oanda I’ve never had a re-quote.

I would suggest you download the demo and try it. I use both and have never seen a difference with speed or price between the demo & live platform.

Actually if you don’t need bells & whistles the Java based FxTrade platform is straight forward and IMO very nice to use, simple & zen-ish

Try it, I bet you’ll like it.

PS There’s a long story behind Oanda’s crappy MT4 issue and I won’t go into it but…the company quietly suggest people use the MT4 just for charting, bells & whistles etc and place orders on FxTrade

If it works that well I'll gladly make the switch! Thanks again for your help bpip. It's really nice to have members here willing to help others with these sort of tech questions. To bad oanda doesn't allow money transfer between sub accounts though. Looks like I'll be waiting a week for the switch over to happen.

Oh well whatever, here's to hoping it works as flawlessly with micro accounts.

[d-pip]

If it works that well I'll gladly make the switch! Thanks again for your help bpip. It's really nice to have members here willing to help others with these sort of tech questions. To bad oanda doesn't allow money transfer between sub accounts though. Looks like I'll be waiting a week for the switch over to happen.

Oh well whatever, here's to hoping it works as flawlessly with micro accounts.

You should be able to switch back & forth between sub accounts with FxTrade.

But maybe because I started my first account on FxTrade I have the option to go back & forth between FxTrade and my MT4 sub account.

With FxTrade you place trades by units instead of lots. One unit = .01 cent a pip, 10 pip move = .10 cent profit. So you can size your position as small as you want. It’s great for money /trade management.

Good luck!

[Johnny2pips]

You should be able to switch back & forth between sub accounts with FxTrade.

But maybe because I started my first account on FxTrade I have the option to go back & forth between FxTrade and my MT4 sub account.

With FxTrade you place trades by units instead of lots. One unit = .01 cent a pip, 10 pip move = .10 cent profit. So you can size your position as small as you want. It’s great for money /trade management.

Good luck!

Just to make sure I understand how the unit system works 1,000 units = $1.00 per pip or $0.10?

[d-pip]

Just to make sure I understand how the unit system works 1,000 units = $1.00 per pip or $0.10?

1,000 units = .10 cent per pip, 10,000 units = $1.00 per pip, also any size you want, for example, 1,700 units = .17 cent pip.

See how flexible you can be with your order size.

[StephA]

Fxtrade all the way without a doubt as d-pip pointed out. Much faster, more reliable and accessible anywhere via web. It really is a excellent platform IMO.

[Johnny2pips]

1,000 units = .10 cent per pip, 10,000 units = $1.00 per pip, also any size you want, for example, 1,700 units = .17 cent pip.

See how flexible you can be with your order size.

Okay sounds easy enough. I'll add a little bit of spare cash this month to get acquainted with the platform and if all goes well next month will be the full switch. This way I can "demo" with real money (a few cents) to get the true experience. Hopefully that makes sense.

Fxtrade all the way without a doubt as d-pip pointed out. Much faster, more reliable and accessible anywhere via web. It really is a excellent platform IMO.

Thanks for the positive feedback!