FAQ
What is a Broker Client?
A Broker Client is anyone who opens a trading account in their own name with one of our approved brokers. This entitles the client to all the benefits available on this website.
What is the minimum deposit for "Managed Signal Account"?
Minimum deposit is $10,000.
What are the Trading Programs offered?
We offer 2 Trading Programs. Our “PMA Managed Signal Account” and our “PMA Trade Alerts”
What is PMA Managed Signal Account?
The account is a cross between auto-executed trades imputed directly into your account and a fully Managed Forex Account at no cost to the customer. Trades are executed and run according to our trading model by a live trader trading live! Stops, limits and risk/reward parameters are preset with all executions. This unique benefit provides the ability to respond to market fluctuation quickly and make needed adjustments to positions. There is no performance or management fee charged. This is not a managed account. Trades are made on a “best effort basis”. The customer is in full control of his account and has the final say and responsibility for all trading.
What is the profit potential for the Managed Signal Account?
The account profit potential is 5-10% per month with minimal draw-down.
What is "Alternating System Trading?
Alternating System Trading is our proprietary approach to trading designed to alert our trader to discontinue trading any particular system before it experiences a catastrophic loss in the account.
As any good traders knows, there are times to ride your profits but there are also times where your systems runs up against market trends that are simply no longer conducive to stable returns. These are the reverse points in all markets that become contrary to any trading system at some point.
As of September we will be adding our “Proprietary Alternating System” approach to both accounts.
What is the PMA Trade Alerts?
Our “PMA Trade Alerts” is our end of day strategy geared towards self traders who also work 9-5. Trade Alerts are sent directly to your desktop by use of our proprietary software or received via e-mail by 8pm. The Program employs an Extreme Momentum Strategy on the Day Time Frame for traders that don't want to be up at 3am to effectively trade on the longer time frames. The program has a long-term view and can be used as a stable-base strategy to supplement your trading activities.
What is the profit potential for the P.M.A. Trade Alerts?
The account profit potential is 4-8% per month with minimal draw-down.
What's the difference between the PMA Managed Signal Account and the PMA Trade Alerts?
The “PMA Managed Signal Account” is an individual trading account for those who want all the benefits of a fully managed account without a performance or management fee. Broker Client's trading platform is housed on our Trading Network Server at no cost. Client is receiving high probability, for profit trades from one of our live traders trading live! Trades are executed directly into your account via our Trading Network on multiple time frames. All trades are run live so necessary adjustments can be made to react to market fluctuation, just like the better managed accounts do. The account may be simultaneously self-traded from clients desktop. This feature is not available with managed accounts or with most similar programs.
All trades employ appropriate Stop/Limits and risk less than 3% of the account per trade.
The “PMA Trade Alerts” is our end of day trade alerts tailored to self-traders who want a secure trading environment. Our Trade Alerts are sent directly to the broker client's desktop by use of our proprietary software or received via e-mail by 6pm. It's a service for self-traders who want an a solid base strategy to supplement their trading activities. There is no cost for our PMA Alerts. The only requirement is to open a minimum trading account in their own name with one of our approved brokers.
What is Combined Volume Protection?
We can use our combined volume as a leverage to help with any issues with the broker, we are there for you to help mediate and help resolve the situation. We are geared to be there for you when you need us!This service is offered with both Programs.
How is the “Managed Signal Account” different from a managed account?
In a fully managed forex account (or other type of trading account) a money manager is in charge of the trading and management of the account. This is done by the client giving “Limited Power of Attorney” with a set fee structure. With the “Managed Signal Account” the customer has the final say and is totally responsible for the all trading activities.
With our “Managed Signal Account” there is no performance fee and absolutely no cost for this account. P.M.A and it's affiliates are compensated for their services through the spread between the bid/ask prices. The only requirement is that you hold a minimum account balance with one of our approved brokers.
What broker can I use?
Currently, our approved brokers for the “Managed Signal Account” are Divisa Capital, LP and Advanced Currency Markets.
I want to open an account. What do I do?
Contact the office during normal business hours or e-mail with the following info:
Initial Deposit
What is the client’s responsibility?
The customer is fully responsible for checking and verifying all trading. PMA executes all trading on a best effort basis. This means that PMA will make every effort to execute all trades that conform to the parameters of the trading model. PMA will verify that all positions are open and closed properly. However, the trading of the account is ultimately the responsibility of the customer.
Can I stop trading when I want?
Yes, you can simply close your platform to cease executions of trades or e-mail the office to be removed from the Network.
Note: In the case of closing out your platform, make sure there are no open trades before you close the platform. Remember, your trading platform is live and you have the ability to alter live trading.
What trading platforms are used?
Meta trader 4 and ACT
I don’t know anything about trading platforms. All I want to do is check my balance periodically.
PMA Customer Support will walk you through the simple practice of checking your balance. It’s a benefit to have previous knowledge of the Meta trader 4 Platform but it is not required.
Can I also trade on my Platform?
Yes, the account is yours and you can also trade on the platform if you wish. We ask that you do not alter the trading signals and be aware that your available margin in the account is totally your responsibility.
How can I receive the P.M.A. Trade Alerts?
Trade Alerts are sent directly to your desktop by use of our proprietary software or received via e-mail by 6pm