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Robwynge
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I don't trade forex much but recently put on a few trades and I noticed that the amount of positive carry that I was making on positive interest rate pairs seemed far less than the amount of negative interest I was losing when I had on negative interest rate pairs. After some digging, I discovered, sure enough, the dealing desk caps the amount of positive interest one can earn, but leaves uncapped the amount of negative interest one can lose.

I'll spare you my rant and simply ask those of you who trade forex who you use and whether they have more equitable interest rate policies?

Thank you!
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I've never heard of any reputable outfit doing that, who are you using?
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Thinkorswim/TDAmeritrade.

So who is "reputable"?
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Post by LeviF »

I use and am happy with Oanda. May move to Interactive Brokers though at some point. Have also looked into CitiFx, they seemed ok too.
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Thank you!

If I may ask, if you are happy with Oanda, why are you considering those others? Diversifying brokers post MF Global?
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Post by LeviF »

Oanda is good for retail users, the other two have better platforms for managers.
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