How a trading proxy works, in plain words
The short answer
These articles explain how an order crosses the internet to your broker, and what a proxy changes. They also compare a proxy with co-location, a VPS and a VPN. That way you can pick the right tool.
Start with the question you want answered
- What is a trading proxy?Read this if you have never used a proxy. It explains what one changes, and when it is the wrong tool.
- Proxy types explainedRead this if your platform asks you to choose a proxy type. It shows which types work with Traders Proxy, and which one to avoid.
- Network path to your brokerRead this if you want to see the path your order takes. It shows how to trace it to your broker and read the result.
- Why a chart shows old pricesRead this if your chart shows old prices. It explains why a chart stops, then catches up, and how to check yours.
- Co-location versus a proxyRead this if you wonder about co-location, which puts your own equipment in the same building as the servers you trade with. It shows which one you need.
Warning. Check your broker’s terms
A trading proxy doesn’t change what your broker allows. If your broker prohibits proxies, don’t use one.
Start here
A trading proxy is a server between your trading platform and your broker.
SOCKS5 proxy for trading on MT4 and MT5
SOCKS5 is one of the choices in a trading platform’s proxy setting.
How your order reaches your broker, the path it takes
When you click Buy, your order crosses your router, your provider and other networks to reach your broker.
Tick data latency, why a forex chart can show an old price
Tick data latency is how long your broker’s price takes to reach your forex chart. A late price means you decide on a price that may have moved.
Co-location vs a trading proxy, what is the difference?
Co-location means putting your own equipment in the same building as your broker’s servers.
What a proxy is, and its types
SOCKS5 proxy for trading on MT4 and MT5
SOCKS5 is one of the choices in a trading platform’s proxy setting.
A trading proxy is a server between your trading platform and your broker.
How your data reaches your broker, and co-location
Co-location vs a trading proxy, what is the difference?
Co-location means putting your own equipment in the same building as your broker’s servers.
How your order reaches your broker, the path it takes
When you click Buy, your order crosses your router, your provider and other networks to reach your broker.
Tick data latency, why a forex chart can show an old price
Tick data latency is how long your broker’s price takes to reach your forex chart. A late price means you decide on a price that may have moved.
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