Performance Methodology

Transparent calculation methods and verification processes for FXARX trading performance metrics.

Data Sources

Primary Sources

  • MetaTrader 4/5 trading accounts
  • Interactive Brokers API data
  • TradingView market data feeds

Verification

  • Third-party audit by MyFXBook
  • Real-time account monitoring
  • Broker statement validation

Data Flow Process

Raw Data

Processing

Verification

Win Rate Calculation

Formula

Win Rate = (Winning Trades ÷ Total Trades) × 100
2024: (338 ÷ 417) × 100 = 81%
2023: (235 ÷ 340) × 100 = 69%

Criteria

  • Winning trade: Final P&L > $0.01
  • Includes all costs and fees
  • Excludes demo account trades
  • Minimum trade duration: 1 minute

Cost Accounting

Spreads

Real-time bid-ask spreads applied to all entry and exit points.

• Variable spreads during market hours
• Weekend gap adjustments
• News event spread widening

Commissions

Broker commissions deducted from each trade's final P&L.

• $3.50 per standard lot (typical)
• ECN account structures
• Volume-based discounts applied

Swap Rates

Overnight financing costs for positions held beyond market close.

• Daily rollover calculations
• Interest rate differentials
• Weekend triple swap accounting

Time Zones & Periods

Standard Time

  • All times reported in UTC
  • Trading week: Sunday 22:00 - Friday 22:00 UTC
  • Daylight saving adjustments applied

Reporting Periods

  • Monthly performance snapshots
  • Quarterly detailed analysis
  • Annual comprehensive reports

Equity Curve Formation

Calculation Process

1

Starting Balance

Initial account balance at period start

2

Trade P&L Addition

Each closed trade's net profit/loss added to running total

3

Daily Snapshots

End-of-day equity recorded for curve plotting

Sample Equity Progression

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Risk Management Limits

Position Limits

  • Maximum risk per trade:2% of account
  • Maximum open positions:5 concurrent
  • Maximum daily drawdown:5% of account
  • Maximum leverage:1:30

Safety Mechanisms

  • Automatic stop-loss on all trades
  • Real-time drawdown monitoring
  • Emergency position closure system
  • Market volatility adjustments

History Verification

Third-Party Audit

Independent verification by MyFXBook and FXBlue tracking services

Broker Statements

Monthly statements from regulated brokers with trade confirmations

Blockchain Record

Immutable performance records stored on distributed ledger

Important Notice

Past performance does not guarantee future results. All trading involves substantial risk of loss. The methodology described above represents our current approach and may be updated to reflect improvements in data collection and analysis techniques.

Questions about our methodology? Contact our team for detailed explanations.

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