# Broker FAQ 📈

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## [DEGIRO in Romania](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/degiro-in-romania/805)

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**Author:** [@AggrievedWrapper0640](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/AggrievedWrapper0640)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 6:34am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/degiro-in-romania/805 "2024-05-13T06:34:52Z")

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Is DEGIRO still available in Romania ? Also, got a message that the UK based website is shutting down permanently - are they out of business there?

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## [Resident in China and can't open an account at Tradezero](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/resident-in-china-and-cant-open-an-account-at-tradezero/821)

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**Author:** [@LadylikeIodide3135](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/LadylikeIodide3135)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/resident-in-china-and-cant-open-an-account-at-tradezero/821 "2024-05-08T13:41:47Z")

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I live in China and I want to open a Tradezero account .I can’t find the China option in the registration page. But when I find information in brokerchooser ,it says I can open an account at TradeZero if I live in C…

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## [Separate bucket or sub account on IBKR?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/separate-bucket-or-sub-account-on-ibkr/707)

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**Author:** [@dan](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/dan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/separate-bucket-or-sub-account-on-ibkr/707 "2024-05-06T13:27:16Z")

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I’m struggling to find a good way to separate money between different purposes. Specifically I would want one set of money, which is a one-off income I received to be completely separate in my reporting. I see people sug…

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## [Regulación](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/regulacion/749)

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**Author:** [@EcclesiasticalCubist3537](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/EcclesiasticalCubist3537)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 7:21am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/regulacion/749 "2024-04-25T07:21:43Z")

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Top-markets esta regulado ??

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## [IBKR accumulated ETF](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/ibkr-accumulated-etf/691)

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**Author:** [@NeighboringTap2584](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/NeighboringTap2584)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/ibkr-accumulated-etf/691 "2024-04-17T11:57:25Z")

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Thanks again for the Interactive Brokers tip; I bought my first ETF ever. :grin: Sorry, I don’t plan to use you as a help desk, but I’ll try a beginner question anyway, in case you answer. In one video, they mentioned th…

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## [Withdraw problems ](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/withdraw-problems/664)

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**Author:** [@FurnishedExplanation9922](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/FurnishedExplanation9922)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/withdraw-problems/664 "2024-04-17T09:48:01Z")

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Why is my Charles Schwab account giving me problems while withdrawing process ?

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## [Lightyear for beginners](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/lightyear-for-beginners/471)

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**Author:** [@signe92](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/signe92)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/lightyear-for-beginners/471 "2024-03-11T13:29:25Z")

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Hey guys, I just wanted to share my experience about Lightyear. As a beginner I opened an account at Lightyear, and it was really smooth and fast. And the platform is also very user friendly. I chose it because of the in…

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## [Robinhood payment for order flow](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/robinhood-payment-for-order-flow/510)

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**Author:** [@peter\_benedek](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/peter_benedek)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/robinhood-payment-for-order-flow/510 "2024-03-08T15:05:31Z")

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Hey there, I’ve read that majority of revenue at Robinhood is coming from payment for order flow. How it works exactly and should I care about it? It seems like a hidden fee…

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## [eToro with Google Chrome](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/etoro-with-google-chrome/507)

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**Author:** [@InvestNovice](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/InvestNovice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/etoro-with-google-chrome/507 "2024-03-07T20:02:41Z")

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I wanted to open an eToro account using Google Chrome, and on multiple occasions, after filling out the questionnaire, the ‘open account’ button remained gray. I had to switch to Firefox. Has anyone else had a similar ex…

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## [Deposit & withdrawal with a foreign bank account](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/deposit-withdrawal-with-a-foreign-bank-account/444)

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**Author:** [@InvestNovice](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/InvestNovice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/deposit-withdrawal-with-a-foreign-bank-account/444 "2024-03-07T20:01:24Z")

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Hi there, I have a lightyear account and I’m curious if I can deposit and withdraw from a bank account that is not local in the country where I reside? Thanks in advance!

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## [Trading 212 Uninvested Cash Interest](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/trading-212-uninvested-cash-interest/494)

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**Author:** [@InvestNovice](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/InvestNovice)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/trading-212-uninvested-cash-interest/494 "2024-03-07T14:42:17Z")

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When I wanted to use T212 to earn interest on my uninvested cash, I received a disclaimer stating that I would actually be putting my money in QMMF. Can I actually lose my money, or is it just in extreme conditions that …

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## [Robo-advisors: are they any good?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/robo-advisors-are-they-any-good/306)

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**Author:** [@OverheatedDossier4056](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/OverheatedDossier4056)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 11:37am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/robo-advisors-are-they-any-good/306 "2024-03-05T11:37:25Z")

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I’m trying to find a broker with a good robo-advisor service, can you help me find and compare them? I don’t want to spend much time on thinking about individual investments, would rather rely on smarter experts/robos. …

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## [TBSZ at Lightyear](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/tbsz-at-lightyear/315)

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**Author:** [@ice-eggshell8](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/ice-eggshell8)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/tbsz-at-lightyear/315 "2024-03-05T11:12:41Z")

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Can I use TBSZ at Lightyear to keep cash and earn the interest rate on it?

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## [DEGIRO order handling fees & FX fees](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/degiro-order-handling-fees-fx-fees/468)

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**Author:** [@SasekTrader](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/SasekTrader)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/degiro-order-handling-fees-fx-fees/468 "2024-02-28T13:10:29Z")

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I was a bit confused with DEGIRO’s fees. They mention no commission, but on the other hand there is this €1 order handling fee too (e.g. if you trade ETFs). Why do they mention free if there is a fee? Also, bit confused …

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## [XTB investing service, what are your opinions?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/xtb-investing-service-what-are-your-opinions/469)

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**Author:** [@OverheatedDossier4056](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/OverheatedDossier4056)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/xtb-investing-service-what-are-your-opinions/469 "2024-02-28T11:27:31Z")

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I’ve been checking XTB as a platform for long-term investments. I knew this broker previously as a CFD provider, but don’t know if it’s good for investing. Anyone here with firsthand experience care to weigh in?

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## [Interactive Brokers Pro or Lite?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-pro-or-lite/430)

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**Author:** [@RifeAvailability1607](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/RifeAvailability1607)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/interactive-brokers-pro-or-lite/430 "2024-02-27T14:50:07Z")

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Hey everyone! I’ve come across Interactive Brokers (IBKR). IBKR Pro or IBKR Lite is the better?

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## [Saxo Bank custody fee](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/saxo-bank-custody-fee/434)

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**Author:** [@signe92](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/signe92)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/saxo-bank-custody-fee/434 "2024-02-26T08:59:00Z")

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I’ve read that Saxo Bank charges a custody fee. Can anyone explain it? Feels like a hidden tax on my portfolio.

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## [Currency exchange on IBKR](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/currency-exchange-on-ibkr/421)

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**Author:** [@MrsSondergaard](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/MrsSondergaard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/currency-exchange-on-ibkr/421 "2024-02-21T05:36:49Z")

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Hey, I have savings in HUF. I would like to invest in USD and EUR on IBKR. Where would you recommend to exchange HUF to EUR and USD. Should I transfer HUF to my IBKR account, and exchange there, or should I do the excha…

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## [As an European citizen living temporary in the USA on a VISA (US Person), choose Vanguard or Schwab?](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/as-an-european-citizen-living-temporary-in-the-usa-on-a-visa-us-person-choose-vanguard-or-schwab/419)

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**Author:** [@KeySevenYearHelicopter9259](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/KeySevenYearHelicopter9259)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:21am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/as-an-european-citizen-living-temporary-in-the-usa-on-a-visa-us-person-choose-vanguard-or-schwab/419 "2024-02-21T05:21:47Z")

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Hello, I understand that as long as I live in the US, I’m able to deposit and withdraw money to the account, regardless Vanguard or Schwab. Now I target the following scenario. The first year or two, (or maybe more), …

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## [Brokerage in Turkey](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/brokerage-in-turkey/415)

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**Author:** [@SeveredChest5469](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/SeveredChest5469)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/brokerage-in-turkey/415 "2024-02-21T05:13:17Z")

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What is the recommended broker to use in turkey with 0 spread and low commission .

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## [Bitcoin on eToro](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/bitcoin-on-etoro/381)

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**Author:** [@Xerty](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/Xerty)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/bitcoin-on-etoro/381 "2024-02-19T08:05:36Z")

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Can I buy real Bitcoin at eToro? It was all a bit confusing for me.

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## [Alguem saberia como operar opcoes na Interactive brokers? não consigo sair do nivel 1](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/alguem-saberia-como-operar-opcoes-na-interactive-brokers-nao-consigo-sair-do-nivel-1/348)

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**Author:** [@CuriousSequence4452](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/CuriousSequence4452)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/alguem-saberia-como-operar-opcoes-na-interactive-brokers-nao-consigo-sair-do-nivel-1/348 "2024-02-14T12:41:11Z")

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Estou tentando sair do nivel 1 para o nivel 2, para comprar opcoes.

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## [Shares transfer from II to Interactive Investor](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/shares-transfer-from-ii-to-interactive-investor/344)

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**Author:** [@FrostedConfirmation9040](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/FrostedConfirmation9040)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/shares-transfer-from-ii-to-interactive-investor/344 "2024-02-14T12:25:07Z")

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I have a GIA / trading account with Interactive Investor. Considering transferring to Interactive Brokers. Is this a straightforward process / how does it work? Googling I can only find info on transferring the opposit…

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## [XM withdraw profit](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/xm-withdraw-profit/360)

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**Author:** [@InvestNovice](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/InvestNovice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 11:37am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/xm-withdraw-profit/360 "2024-02-14T11:37:54Z")

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Can I withdraw the full money if I deposit in XM broker along with the profit I make?

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## [eToro fees and investment options](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/etoro-fees-and-investment-options/289)

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**Author:** [@signe92](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/signe92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/etoro-fees-and-investment-options/289 "2024-02-13T10:30:10Z")

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Is eToro a good option for Norwegian investors, especially in terms of fees and investment options?

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## [Withdrawal from coins capitol](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/withdrawal-from-coins-capitol/327)

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**Author:** [@kJoe](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/kJoe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 11:15am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/withdrawal-from-coins-capitol/327 "2024-02-08T11:15:47Z")

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Hi, I need help on withdrawing my money back asap from coins capitol.

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## [Can I open TBSZ on IBKR Global Trader](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/can-i-open-tbsz-on-ibkr-global-trader/278)

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**Author:** [@MrsSondergaard](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/MrsSondergaard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/can-i-open-tbsz-on-ibkr-global-trader/278 "2024-02-07T11:40:08Z")

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Hey, I would like to open a TBSZ account (Hungaran TAX-advantaged investment account). I use Global Trader for IBKR. How can I open a TBSZ? Thanks

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## [Etoro money withdrawal](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/etoro-money-withdrawal/293)

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**Author:** [@SasekTrader](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/SasekTrader)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/etoro-money-withdrawal/293 "2024-02-06T15:59:10Z")

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How can I withdraw money from my eToro account, and how long does it take?

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## [Brokers with great margin trading services](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/brokers-with-great-margin-trading-services/282)

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**Author:** [@athenaeum](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/athenaeum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/brokers-with-great-margin-trading-services/282 "2024-01-31T15:36:51Z")

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Hello! Which brokers provide great margin trading services & have wide range of stocks marginable? Thank you! :slight\_smile:

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## [Overnight positions in Forex are closed by IC-Markets](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/overnight-positions-in-forex-are-closed-by-ic-markets/296)

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**Author:** [@JoyfulRelative7017](https://community.brokerchooser.com/u/JoyfulRelative7017)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://community.brokerchooser.com/t/overnight-positions-in-forex-are-closed-by-ic-markets/296 "2024-02-06T10:44:00Z")

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Hello, I have the following problem with IC-Markets: Overnight positions in Forex are closed by IC-Markets, with a big loss for me, sometimes with big gap even though the price has never touched this mark. Do you have a…

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