CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 66.30% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Professional account

Discover if you’re eligible to apply for a Professional account.

What is a Professional account?

A professional trading account is designed for experienced traders equipped to trade derivatives with low margin requirements. Applicants must meet specific criteria and understand that they will not be covered by the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) or negative balance protection.

Are you eligible?

If you can answer 'yes' to at least two of the following questions, you may qualify:

1

Have you executed trades of significant size in the relevant market at an average frequency of 10 trades per quarter over the past year?

2

Does your financial portfolio exceed 500,000 Euro?

3

Have you worked in the financial sector for at least one year in a professional capacity that requires knowledge of transactions or services?

Yes, I’m qualified

or

Open a retail account

Key features of becoming a Professional trader

An experienced trader who qualifies as a Professional trader can trade with lower margin requirements in accordance with ESMA.

Lower margin requirements

Potential rebates for high-volume traders

Senior trader direct line

Why trade with ThinkMarkets

Stable platforms

Our trading platforms are up and running 99.87% of the time.

Fast execution

Trade markets almost instantly with reliable and stable execution.

No dealing desk

Your orders are executed automatically with no manual intervention.

Seven markets available

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Commodities

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Crypto

ETFs

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Forex

Futures

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Indices

Stocks

How to apply for a Professional account?

SIGN UP

Open or log in to your live trading account

QUALIFY

Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria

APPLY

Complete the re-categorisation form here

You will need to provide evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria. Please also ensure the name and the email provided in the form match the ones associated with your trading account.

Once you submit your request our team will review your application and get in touch with you.

Request a Pro account

Already a client? Request re-categorisation here.

We aim to process your applications within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

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How does being a professional client benefit me?

What protections will I lose as a professional trader?

Are there any tax implications as a professional trader?

What if I’m not eligible to become a professional trader?

Can I hold a retail trading account in addition to a professional account?

What is included in a “financial instrument portfolio”?

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