Open Your DFA Live Trading Account

Dedicated to self-directed traders

DFA offers access to the Foreign Exchange & CFD (Contracts for Difference) Markets along with advanced Trading tools and services. Our online trading platforms give you free live prices, charts, technical analysis, news and market commentary.
To open a Live Trading Account please select from one of the following account application methods:

Apply Online

It takes 3 easy steps to apply for your live DFA trading account online. First choose your application type below then:
1. Read the online risk disclosure and ¡®tick¡¯ the box to accept the terms and conditions therein.
2. Complete the online application form.
3. Fax or Email us the necessary supporting identification documents.

Apply Via Fax

1. Download the account forms by clicking on the icon below (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required.  Get it free here ):
              
   
   These forms can also be faxed or mailed to you upon request.


2. Print the account forms and complete pages 1,2, 6, 13.


3. All individual accounts must provide to us a copy of one form of photo identification i.e. Passport copy and one proof of address document ie. Utility bill Corporate Accounts must include articles of incorporation, a signed corporate resolution, and a copy of one form of identification for the ultimate beneficial owners.


4. The signed pages and documentation can be faxed to: 0086-21-63268980


5. Once your account application has been processed and approved we will provide you with your account funding instructions. 


6. Contact DFA via e-mail (account@fxtraders.com) to inform us that the account forms have been sent.


7. The trading software used for demo trading is the same platform used for live trading. If you have not already downloaded the software please do so. Once your account application has been approved and funds have been received, you will be sent a live trading password and username for the software.