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Trading Account Statistics

Balance, Equity, Margin, Free Margin and Margin Level; what exactly does each indicate and represent. How are they calculated? These account indicators can be overwhelming to grasp and understand but are extremely important in indicating the overall "status" of your trading account. Ignoring their understanding can put your account at risk!

Account Currency – USD vs ZAR

Arguably the most asked question; should I trade in ZAR or USD? What are the benefits, pros, cons and minimum trading volume? BlackStone Futures offer both South African Rand (R/ZAR) and United States Dollar ($/USD) as account base currency. Both offer a wide range of trading assets; Forex. Stocks, Commodities, Indices and Cryptocurrency.

Introduction to MT4 Mobile – MetaTrader 4 Platform

The World’s most popular platform which is a downloadable platform to provide the best possible execution speeds. A highly customisable solution with the ability to run Expert Advisors or automated trading systems. NEW MT4 Mobile – Use your current BlackStone Future account number to log in and trade on the move.

Introduction to MT4 – MetaTrader 4 Platform

The World’s most popular platform which is a downloadable platform to provide the best possible execution speeds. A highly customisable solution with the ability to run Expert Advisors or automated trading systems. NEW MT4 Mobile – Use your current BlackStone Future account number to log in and trade on the move.

Introduction to CloudTrade – Web Based Platform

We have gone to great lengths to make this platform easy to use without compromising on functionality. It allows for instant execution of market orders as well as providing a number of resting order types. The charting package is comprehensive and should provide for all of the needs of even the most technical of traders.

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High Risk Investment Warning: Trading foreign exchange and/or contracts for difference on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. Blackstone Futures provides clients with Negative Balance Protection to prevent clients suffering loses that exceed their account balance. Before deciding to trade the products offered by BlackStone Futures you should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin. BlackStone Futures provides general advice that does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. The content of this Website must not be construed as personal advice. BlackStone Futures recommends you seek advice from a separate financial advisor. Please click here to read full risk warning.

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Regulation: BlackStone Futures (Pty) Limited (Registration Number 2009/008512/07) is a duly appointed juristic representative of Trade Nation Financial (Pty) Limited, (Registration Number 2018/418755/07) which is an authorised Financial Services Provider under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act No 37 of 2002 – FSP#49846. As such BlackStone Futures (Pty) Limited renders financial services to clients on behalf of Trade Nation Financial (Pty) Limited.

Liquidity Provider: Finsa Europe Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales under number 07073413, and is a firm which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (under firm reference number 525164). Finsa Pty Ltd is an Australian registered company (ABN: 93158065635) and holds an Australian Financial Services licence (AFSL: 422661).

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