GETTING STARTED WITH OANDA

At OANDA we are a different type of broker, that is why we equip you with everything you will need to get the most out of trading CFD and forex.

OANDA's online trading platform supports forex and CFD trading on desktop

WEB PLATFORM

Fully browser-based trading platform at trade.oanda.com. Run advanced charting to analyze market trends with over 100 leading edge indicators.

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OANDA's online trading platform supports forex and CFD trading on mobile on ios and android

MOBILE TRADING APPS

Place orders and indicators faster and easier from your mobile chart. Buy, sell, and edit your orders by simply tapping on your screen.

EXPLORE FEATURES
Trade MT4 using OANDA's proprietary forex and CFD rates

DESKTOP PLATFORM

Downloadable software to suit desktop preference. Customize platform options to build your own, personal trading hub.

EXPLORE FEATURES
Trade MT4 using OANDA's proprietary forex and CFD rates

METATRADER 4

Automate trading algorithms and receive full expert support. Access OANDA’s MT4 orderbook indicator to view aggregate distribution of buy and sell orders.

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FUNDING YOUR OANDA ACCOUNT

Our deposit options vary based on the OANDA division with which you hold your account. To view your options select the division you are registered in first.

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See a summary of OANDA's Clients' positions in the forex market

MARGIN AND LEVERAGE

Leveraged trading involves risk. Check the margin rules by division.

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See OANDA clients' positions across major currency pairs in the forex market

TRADING HOURS

Trading is typically available from Sunday 5 PM. to Friday 5 PM, New York time.

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See a history of OANDA Clients' long and short positions over time and use the data as part of your strategy

HELP & SUPPORT

Visit our Help Portal to check the FAQs, or chat with live agent.

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OANDA's Currency Strength Heatmap tool to help you build your forex strategies

OANDA API

Develop automated trading strategies with our API. Check our developer portal.

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Customizing the OANDA Trading Platform (Part 1/2)

Learn about the wide range of features available to customize your OANDA trading platform.

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Trading involves significant risk of loss

† Disclaimer:

This page is for general information purposes only: examples are not investment advice or an inducement to trade. Past history is not an indication of future performance.

Execution speed and numbers are based on the median round trip latency from receipt to response for all Market Order and Trade Close requests executed between January 1st and May 1st 2019 on the OANDA execution platform.

Contracts for Difference (CFDs) or Precious Metals are NOT available to residents of the United States.

MT4 hedging capabilities are NOT available to residents of the United States.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) limits leverage available to retail forex traders in the United States to 50:1 on major currency pairs and 20:1 for all others. OANDA Asia Pacific offers maximum leverage of 50:1 on FX products and limits to leverage offered on CFDs apply. Maximum leverage for OANDA Canada clients is determined by IIROC and is subject to change. For more information refer to our regulatory and financial compliance section.