A suffix is a letter or letters that appear after an instrument name (e.g., ".sd" in "EURUSD.sd") that indicates which trading account type the instrument is associated with. These suffixes vary depending on your account type and possibly your location.
Regular Account Suffixes
Account Type | Suffix | Available Instruments |
Standard Standard Pro Standard Plus | .sd | FX Majors/Minors, Metals, Oil, Commodities, Indices, Cryptocurrencies, US Shares, HK Shares |
Raw | .pro | FX Majors/Minors, Metals, Oil, Commodities, Indices, Cryptocurrencies, US Shares, HK Shares |
Australian Residents/Citizens Account Suffixes
Account Type | Suffix | Available Instruments |
Standard | .fxt | FX Majors/Minors, Metals, Oil, Commodities, Indices, Cryptocurrencies |
Key Points
All trading account types can be used on all platforms provided by FXTRADING.com
Different account types use different suffixes to identify instruments
Australian residents/citizens have a specific suffix (.fxt) for their Standard accounts
The suffix helps identify which account type an instrument is being traded on
When placing trades, you'll need to use the correct instrument name including the appropriate suffix for your account type.
Use the symbol shown for your account
A suffix can vary by account type, trading server, region and current product configuration. Open Market Watch or Symbols in the platform while signed in to the intended account and use the exact symbol displayed there. Do not copy a suffix from another account or an older table, because the instrument may be unavailable or routed differently.