Is scalping an acceptable trading strategy on ShareAFunds.com?

Is scalping an acceptable trading strategy on ShareAFunds.com?

Scalping Rules for ShareAFunds Challenge and Simulated Funded Accounts

At ShareAFunds, scalping is allowed on all Challenge and Simulated Funded Accounts, but with certain restrictions:

  1. Scalping Guidelines:

    • Permitted: Scalping is permitted across all ShareAFunds Challenge and Simulated Funded Accounts.
    • Avoid Major News Events: We recommend steering clear of trading during significant macroeconomic news events to reduce risk.
    • News Event Restrictions: Scalping is prohibited within 2 minutes before and 2 minutes after major news events. This restriction applies specifically to the following account types:
      • ShareAFunds Regular Standard
      • ShareAFunds Regular Rapid
      • ShareAFunds Regular Dragon
      • ShareAFunds Knight Simulated Funded Accounts

  2. Trading During News Events:

    • For detailed information on our news trading restrictions on our news faq
    • Economic Calendar Events: Red folder events on Economic Calendar sites not listed in our restriction table are still considered news-restricted. These high-impact events should be avoided for scalping activities.

  3. Forex Economic Calendar Resources:

    • Use these websites to stay updated on Forex economic news and filter events by impact:
      • Forex Factory
      • Investing.com
      • DailyFX
      • FXStreet

Following these guidelines and staying informed about economic events will help ensure your scalping activities comply with ShareAFunds’ policies and prevent any violations.


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