Execution Model
QuantaraEX operates on a Straight Through Processing (STP) model combined with No Dealing Desk (NDD) execution. This means your orders are routed directly to our liquidity providers without manual intervention or a dealing desk re-quoting your prices.
Our liquidity pool aggregates pricing from multiple tier-1 banks and institutional market makers, ensuring you receive the best available bid and ask prices at any given moment. The STP model eliminates the conflict of interest inherent in market-maker models, where the broker profits from client losses.
With STP/NDD execution, QuantaraEX earns revenue solely through the spread (Standard, Gold, and Platinum accounts) or a combination of raw spreads plus a small per-lot commission (VIP accounts). Our interests are aligned with yours — the more you trade successfully, the more we both benefit.
Average execution speed across all account types is under 30 milliseconds, with VIP accounts achieving sub-5ms execution during liquid market sessions. Orders are filled at the best available price, and slippage — when it occurs — can be either positive or negative.
Execution Summary
- Execution ModelSTP / NDD
- Avg. Execution Speed< 30ms
- RequotesNone
- SlippageSymmetrical (positive & negative)
- Liquidity ProvidersTier-1 banks & ECNs
- Maximum Order Size200 standard lots
Available Order Types
QuantaraEX supports a comprehensive set of order types to give you complete control over your entries, exits, and risk management.
Market Order
Executes immediately at the best available price. Ideal for entering or exiting positions quickly when speed is more important than exact price.
Limit Order
Sets a specific price at which you want to buy or sell. A buy limit is placed below the current price; a sell limit is placed above. The order only executes when the market reaches your specified price.
Stop Order
Triggers a market order when the price reaches a specified level. A buy stop is placed above the current price; a sell stop is placed below. Used for breakout strategies or as protective stops.
Stop-Limit Order
Combines a stop trigger with a limit price. When the stop price is hit, a limit order is placed instead of a market order. This gives you more control over the execution price but does not guarantee a fill.
Trailing Stop
A dynamic stop-loss that moves with the price in your favour. If EUR/USD rises 30 pips and your trailing stop is 20 pips, the stop automatically moves up by 10 pips. It locks in profits while letting winners run.
One-Cancels-the-Other (OCO)
Two linked orders where executing one automatically cancels the other. Typically used to place a take-profit and stop-loss simultaneously around an open position.
Slippage & Requote Policy
Transparency in execution is a cornerstone of our trading environment. Here is exactly what to expect regarding slippage and requotes.
Slippage Policy
Slippage occurs when the executed price differs slightly from the requested price, typically during periods of high volatility or low liquidity. At QuantaraEX, slippage is symmetrical — meaning it can work both for and against you.
If the price moves in your favour between the time you click and the time the order reaches our server, you receive the improved price (positive slippage). If it moves against you, you receive the slightly worse price (negative slippage). The majority of orders during normal market conditions experience zero slippage.
During major news events (such as NFP, central bank decisions, or flash crashes), slippage can be more significant due to rapidly changing prices and reduced liquidity. We recommend using limit orders during these periods for greater price certainty.
No Requotes
A requote occurs when a broker rejects your order at the requested price and offers you a new price, forcing you to accept or reject it. Requotes slow down execution and can cause traders to miss opportunities.
QuantaraEX has a strict no-requote policy. Every market order is executed at the best available price at the time of processing. If the exact requested price is no longer available, the order fills at the next best price — you are never asked to accept a new price manually.
This policy is a direct benefit of our STP/NDD execution model, where orders are processed automatically through our liquidity aggregation engine without human intervention or dealing desk approval.
Trading Hours
Different markets operate on different schedules. Here is a comprehensive overview of trading hours for all instrument categories on QuantaraEX.
| Market | Trading Hours (GMT) | Breaks / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Forex (Major Pairs) | Sunday 22:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT | None (24/5) |
| Forex (Exotic Pairs) | Sunday 22:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT | Reduced liquidity 22:00–00:00 GMT |
| US Stocks CFDs | Monday – Friday, 14:30 – 21:00 GMT | Pre/post-market: VIP accounts only |
| EU Stocks CFDs | Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 GMT | None |
| Indices (US) | Sunday 23:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT | Daily 22:00–23:00 GMT |
| Indices (EU) | Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 21:00 GMT | None |
| Gold (XAU/USD) | Sunday 23:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT | Daily 22:00–23:00 GMT |
| Oil (WTI) | Sunday 23:00 – Friday 22:00 GMT | Daily 22:00–23:00 GMT |
| Cryptocurrencies | 24/7 | Brief maintenance window Sat 06:00–06:05 GMT |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Trading hours may shift by one hour when the UK, EU, or US transitions between standard time and daylight saving time. QuantaraEX follows GMT/UTC as the reference timezone. DST changes typically occur in March/November (US) and March/October (EU). You will receive advance email notifications before any schedule changes.
Swap / Rollover Rates
When you hold a position overnight (past the daily rollover time of 22:00 GMT), a swap fee is applied. This fee reflects the interest rate differential between the two currencies in a pair, adjusted for market conditions.
Swaps can be positive (you earn) or negative (you pay), depending on the direction of your trade and the interest rates of the currencies involved. Positions held over Wednesday night incur a triple swap to account for the weekend settlement.
| Instrument | Long Swap (pts) | Short Swap (pts) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | -6.5 | +1.2 | Long pays; short earns |
| GBP/USD | -4.8 | +0.5 | Long pays; short earns marginally |
| USD/JPY | +5.2 | -9.8 | Long earns; short pays |
| AUD/USD | -3.1 | -1.4 | Both sides pay |
| BTC/USD | -15.0 | -15.0 | Both sides pay (crypto premium) |
| Gold (XAU/USD) | -8.2 | +2.1 | Long pays storage; short earns |
Swap-Free (Islamic) Accounts
QuantaraEX offers swap-free accounts for traders who cannot pay or receive interest for religious reasons. Instead of overnight swaps, a flat administration fee is applied to positions held beyond a specified number of days. Contact support to enable swap-free mode on your account.
Triple Swap Wednesday
Forex and metals trades held overnight on Wednesday are charged triple the normal swap rate. This accounts for the two-day settlement delay (T+2) in the forex market — Wednesday's settlement falls on Friday, so the weekend days are factored into Wednesday night's swap. Plan accordingly if you hold positions mid-week.
Gap Protection & Additional Policies
Markets can gap — opening at a significantly different price from the previous close. Here is how QuantaraEX handles these and other edge-case scenarios.
Weekend Gap Protection
Stop-loss and take-profit orders that fall within a weekend gap are executed at the first available price when the market reopens. While we cannot guarantee execution at your exact stop level during a gap, negative balance protection ensures your account never goes below zero.
Maximum Order Size
The maximum single order size is 200 standard lots for forex and metals, 100 lots for indices and commodities, and 1,000 shares for stock CFDs. For larger positions, you can split your order into multiple trades. There is no limit to the total number of open positions.
Minimum Order Size
The minimum trade size is 0.01 lots (micro lot) for all instruments. This allows precise position sizing and risk management, even with smaller account balances. Micro lots are available on all account types.
Price Quotes
QuantaraEX provides 5-digit pricing for forex pairs (e.g., EUR/USD at 1.08502) and fractional pricing for indices and commodities. This sub-pip precision allows for tighter spreads and more accurate order fills.
Hedging Allowed
You can hold both long and short positions on the same instrument simultaneously. Hedging requires margin only for the larger side of the trade (net margin method), making it capital-efficient for complex strategies.
Expert Advisors (EAs)
Automated trading strategies and expert advisors are fully supported on all account types. There are no restrictions on EA usage, scalping, or high-frequency strategies. VPS hosting is included free with Platinum and VIP accounts for uninterrupted EA operation.
Conditions at a Glance
A quick-reference summary of all key trading conditions on the QuantaraEX platform.
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Execution Model | STP / NDD — No dealing desk |
| Requotes | None — all orders filled at best available price |
| Slippage | Symmetrical — can be positive or negative |
| Spreads | From 0.0 pips (VIP) to 1.4 pips (Standard) |
| Commission | None (Standard/Gold/Platinum) or $3/lot (VIP) |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 depending on account type and instrument |
| Margin Call | 80% margin level |
| Stop-Out | 50% margin level |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes — included on all accounts |
| Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 lots (micro lot) |
| Maximum Trade Size | 200 lots (forex) per single order |
| Hedging | Allowed — net margin method |
| Scalping | Allowed — no restrictions |
| Expert Advisors | Allowed — no restrictions |
| Swap-Free | Available on request |