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ActivTrades Automated Trading Systems checklist

Automated trading covers a wide range of setups, from expert advisors and platform scripts to API-driven strategies. Whether a specific approach works at ActivTrades depends on the platforms, account types and terms the broker currently offers, and these details change over time. Rather than assuming anything from older articles, use this checklist to identify what you need to confirm directly with the broker before running an automated strategy with real money.

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Confirm which platforms and automation methods are supported

The first step is establishing which trading platforms ActivTrades currently offers and which of those platforms support the automation method you intend to use. Different platforms handle automation differently: some run strategies locally on your machine, some support server-side automation, and some expose programmatic access through APIs. Do not assume a platform you have used at another broker is available here, or that all of its automation features are enabled. Confirm the current platform lineup on the broker's website and ask support directly whether your intended automation method is permitted on your account type.

List the platforms the broker currently offers and check each one's automation capabilities.
Ask whether automated strategies are permitted under the client agreement for your account type.
Confirm whether any strategy styles, such as high-frequency approaches, are restricted.
Check whether a demo environment supports the same automation features as live accounts.

Verify execution conditions that affect automated strategies

Automated strategies are often more sensitive to execution conditions than manual trading. Small differences in spreads, commissions, slippage handling and order rejection rules can change a strategy's results significantly. Read the broker's order execution policy and current cost documents, and confirm how the broker handles partial fills, requotes and stop order triggering. If your strategy trades around news events or holds positions overnight, confirm margin requirements, financing charges and any conditions that apply during volatile periods, since these directly affect automated position management.

Read the current order execution policy and cost disclosures before running any strategy live.
Confirm how stops, limits and partial fills are handled, and whether requotes can occur.
Check overnight financing and margin rules if your system holds positions across sessions.
Forward-test on a demo account and compare fills against your backtest assumptions.

Plan infrastructure, monitoring and risk controls

Automation does not remove the need for supervision. Decide where your strategy will run, whether on your own hardware or a hosted server, and confirm any technical requirements with the broker. Build in monitoring so you are alerted to disconnections, rejected orders or unexpected position sizes, and know how to flatten positions manually through the platform or by contacting support if your system fails. Keep logs of all automated activity, both for your own review and in case you need to raise an execution query with the broker.

Decide on hosting and confirm connectivity requirements before going live.
Set alerts for disconnections, order rejections and abnormal position sizes.
Know the manual process for closing positions if your automation stops working.
Keep detailed logs to reconcile fills against your strategy's expected behaviour.

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FAQ

How do I find out if ActivTrades allows my automated strategy?

Check the broker's current platform documentation and client agreement, then ask support directly whether your automation method is permitted on your intended account type. Terms can differ by platform, entity and account, so get confirmation in writing where possible.

Why do execution terms matter more for automated trading?

Automated systems typically trade more frequently and with tighter tolerances than manual traders. Spreads, slippage, financing charges and order handling rules compound across many trades, so small differences in execution conditions can materially change results.

Should I run an automated system on a demo account first?

Yes, where a demo is available. Forward-testing on a demo helps confirm connectivity, order handling and strategy logic, though demo fills may differ from live conditions, so start small when moving to a live account.