Forex Account

The type of account a forex trader opens with a retail forex broker. Forex accounts come in many forms, but the first that is opened is often the forex demo account.
After the trader has tried out demo accounts with a few different dealers, a funded account would be the next step. Mini accounts, full accounts and managed accounts are the most common types of funded accounts. Mini accounts are similar to full accounts except that currency is traded in lots of 10,000 rather than 100,000. This allows for lower mandatory initial deposits and greater customization of risk management. Is is important for currency traders to consider what they want to get out of their accounts before deciding on the type to open. Demo accounts and mini accounts are great for the retail forex trader to learn a profitable system and get used to the broker's execution methods. For currency speculators who doesn't want to trade themselves, a managed account may be a better option.
There are three main types of trading accounts - standard, mini and managed - and each has its own pros and cons. Which type of account is right for you depends on your tolerance for risk, the size of your initial investment and the amount of time you have to trade the market on a daily basis.
Standard trading account is the most common account. Its name derives from the fact that you have access to standard lots of currency, each of which is worth $100,000.
Mini trading account is simply a trading account that allows traders to make transactions using mini lots. In most brokerage accounts, a mini lot is equal to $10,000, or one-tenth of a standard account. Most brokers that offer standard accounts will also offer mini accounts as a way to bring in new clients who are hesitant to trade full lots because of the investment required.
Managed trading accounts are forex accounts in which the capital is yours but the decisions to buy and sell are not. Account managers handle the account just as stockbrokers handle a managed stock account, where you set the objectives (profit goals, risk management and so on) and they work to meet them. There are two types of managed accounts:
Pooled Funds: Your money is put into a mutual fund with that of other investors and the profits are shared. These accounts are categorized according to risk tolerance. A trader looking for higher returns will put his or her money in a pooled account that has a higher risk/reward ratio, while a trader looking for steady income would do the opposite. Read the fund's prospectus before investing.
Individual Accounts : A broker will handle each account individually, making decisions for each investor instead of the combined pool.