Forex Trading Platforms

BESTDirect Online Trading

Fast, simple and reliable, this was one of the original platforms to deliver customer orders direct to the CME. Today it remains a leading platform and an archetype for customer-driven creation of a single system to execute and manage trades across the multiple asset classes of futures, forex, and options. BESTDirect Online Trading is free to all customers of PFGBEST, and it provides an unlimited time period for trying simulated trading of real-time foreign exchange data, to full use of the platform for actual trading across time zones. BESTDirect Online Trading is a proprietary platform, not an independent software vendor (ISV). Since it is for PFGBEST customers only, flash changes can be made to enhance technologies in response to the needs of traders. It features fast order routing and order processing, individual risk and order management tools, strategy testing, unlimited technical analysis and charting, plus independent position and order monitoring, competitive dealing spreads, a 24-hour execution desk, and around-the-clock customer support. It is customizable for multilingual trading interfaces. Charting capabilities are unlimited, as are screen layouts. Auto-liquidation and the ability to cancel working orders even in hectic markets are further risk-control mechanisms provided by the BESTDirect Online Trading platform.

BESTDirect Mobile

PFGBEST offers access to markets, with the ability to monitor and trade via mobile devices including iPhone®, IPad™, Blackberry®, Windows Mobile®, and palm® webOS™.

MetaTrader 4 powered by PFGBEST

This is a user-friendly trading platform with aggregated forex prices from top-tier liquidity providers. MetaTrader 4 powered by PFGBEST was designed to provide the tightest markets to retail investors. The technology provides technical analysis, charting, and expert advisors to help traders automate their own strategies. MetaTrader 4 powered by PFGBEST combines the stability of the MetaTrader 4 platform with fast, reliable order routing and advanced reporting of PFGBEST. The firm has been offering traders direct access to bank liquidity through the MetaTrader 4 powered by PFGBEST platform since 2008.

eSignal powered by PFGBEST

This merges PFGBEST order routing and trade execution strengths with the acclaimed eSignal quote bar, charting and analytics features for traders who want futures and forex quotes with select exchange data fees waived. You get two data sources in one application -- eSignal and PFGBEST. Demand for this platform is strong due to the obvious efficiencies it provides.

ProTrader powered by PFGBEST

This platform has state-of-the-art order entry technology; a super DOM (price ladder) order ticket; single click, chart-based trading; real-time quotes, and extensive charting tools. It is compatible for eSignal data plug-ins. And, it features automated systems trading. Multiple account holders like brokers and CTAs find it useful for the aggregate allocation order tickets. All benefit from the auto liquidation functionality and ability to cancel working orders.

Trade Navigator powered by PFGBEST

A recommended platform for traders of every level who want a single platform to trade, analyze and track all markets. Trade directly from the chart, the price ladder (DOM style) and trade console. Advanced features are trailing stops, auto-exits, and auto-trading with single click execution. Analysis tools include highlight bars, alerts, rules, strategies and filters. Charting can incorporate equity curves, unique dollar difference calculating drawing tools, and other powerful Trading Legends-recommended features for back-testing and simulated trading with real-time streaming data on charts and on the quote board.

NinjaTrader powered by PFGBEST

For simulation and learning, the application is free, offering the chance to try out advanced charting, market analytics, strategy development, and back testing. NinjaTrader powered by PFGBEST is an end-to-end trading system for active discretionary and system traders. It allows both futures and forex traders to better implement their trading plans and efficiently develop powerful automated trading systems through highly intelligent, advanced order management and screens, using Standard development language.

TradeVec powered by PFGBEST

TradeVec powered by PFGBEST was designed by professional traders, for traders, ensuring a more intuitive, feature-rich experience. TradeVec presents the next generation of chart execution with a powerful order entry and order management interface. TradeVec also features low-latency trade execution, charting, analysis and historical data management capabilities. TradeVec's execution system combines ease-of-use, extreme speed and a highly stable environment enabling better decision making and higher performance for all trading styles. With it, a trader can create a chart and do most tasks with just two clicks. This reduces mouse-mileage, saving time. Place orders instantaneously, and manage trades more easily than ever before. A trial demo is available.

PFGBEST FIX API

The Financial Information Exchange protocol, also known as “FIX”, is an industry standard messaging format that financial companies use to trade with each other. Using the PFGBEST FIX API, clients get direct, programmatic access to global, real-time liquidity. The PFGBEST FIX API currently facilitates trading by CTAs, hedge funds, money managers, banks, corporate clients and brokerage firms.