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Question about Multi Currency Account

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I see some brokers support multi-currency account. Just wondering are there any use cases specific for algo-trading? 
To me, it just like multi-currency account in bank for holding different currencies. 
Would it be easier to manage with multiple subaccounts, each with different base currency? 

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Posted on : 2025-04-04 12:22:48.946345
 
Darius
Great question! Multi-currency accounts can have some perks for algo-trading. For example

  • Reduced Conversion Costs: If you’re trading in different currencies, having a multi-currency account means you can avoid those pesky conversion fees each time you make a trade. This can add up over time!
  • Arbitrage Opportunities: With multiple currencies at your disposal, you can do triangular arbitrage more easily. You can execute trades across different markets without having to convert funds on the fly. 
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Posted on : 2025-04-05 04:31:13.820047
 
Sharwan Patel
If you have strategies that are tailored to specific markets or regions, having funds in the local currency can make your execution faster and more efficient.

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Posted on : 2025-04-05 05:46:20.316001
 
William Cheung
Original Posted by - b'Darius': Great question! Multi-currency accounts can have some perks for algo-trading. For example

  • Reduced Conversion Costs: If you’re trading in different currencies, having a multi-currency account means you can avoid those pesky conversion fees each time you make a trade. This can add up over time!
  • Arbitrage Opportunities: With multiple currencies at your disposal, you can do triangular arbitrage more easily. You can execute trades across different markets without having to convert funds on the fly. 
It depends whether you want to take currency risk or not...
For subaccounts, they can help keep things organized, especially if you have different strategies or trading styles tied to specific currencies. It can simplify tracking and reporting on performance.


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Posted on : 2025-04-05 06:14:10.461944



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