All about markets, instruments, order types, margin, leverage, and execution.
US stocks and options, Japanese equities
Yes, for US equities from 4am until 8pm NY time.
No, we do not offer fractional shares trading.
Yes, subject to liquidity and risk controls.
Yes, on eligible stocks. Margin account required.
Not currently.
Yes, subject to eligibility and allocation.
Yes, we offer a wide range of Dark pools, you can check all routes here: https://alaricsecurities.com/services/routes-and-liquidity/
Market orders execute immediately at the current price; limit orders execute at a specified price or better.
When placing a trade, select “Advanced” options and enter your stop or target price.
An order that automatically adjusts as the market price moves in your favor, locking in gains.
Go to “Orders” in your platform dashboard to manage active, filled, or canceled orders.
Common reasons: price not reached, insufficient funds, or trading halts.
These limits help manage order size relative to typical market volume, reducing market impact.
Contact support or your account manager for review and approval.
The order didn’t meet requirements (e.g., insufficient funds, outside trading hours, or restricted security).
Trading with borrowed funds to increase exposure. Requires a margin account and involves higher risk.
For the minimum deposit amount, the intraday leverage is set to 1:6 and intraday 1:2. If you wish for a higher leverage, you can explore the options with our Support team.
Based on the borrowed amount and current rates https://alaricsecurities.com/pricing/margin-interest/
Your margin level and risk are shown in real-time on your platform.
You’ll be notified to add funds or reduce positions. Failure to do so may result in automatic liquidation.
Request leverage changes via support or your account manager.
You cannot lose more than your deposited capital. Losses are limited to your account balance.
Credited to your account on the payment date if you hold shares on the record date.
Your holdings are automatically adjusted to reflect the new share structure.
We’ll notify you of the impact and update your account as instructed by the market.
Yes, for eligible securities. You’ll receive instructions via email.
You’ll be notified and can exercise rights through your platform or by contacting support.
Usually due to news, volatility, or regulatory action. Orders cannot be placed until the halt is lifted.
Platform notifications and our Market Status Page provide real-time alerts.
You may be able to close (but not open) positions. Contact support for clarification.
They remain pending and will execute if valid after the halt, or may be canceled according to market rules.
Most probably your account hit the daily stop loss limit. You can contact [email protected] in order to increase the daily stop loss limit for the day.
Leverage allows traders to control a larger position in the market using borrowed funds, amplifying both potential gains and risks. It enables participation in larger trades than would be possible with just one’s own capital.
Leverage is important because it can increase trading flexibility, give access to greater market opportunities, and potentially enhance returns. However, it also increases risk, making risk management essential when using leverage.
Alaric Securities offers customizable leverage:
For standard Margin accounts:
Account types:
Margin interest at Alaric Securities is based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), plus a markup. It is applied daily to open long or short positions according to the outstanding balance and prevailing rates.
Leverage involves substantial risk and is suitable only for investors who understand those risks and can actively manage their positions. Alaric Securities recommends reviewing all margin terms carefully and considering whether leverage fits your investment profile.
DMA means true exchange access & real ownership. CFDs are contracts about a stock, not the real thing.
Yes. Your capital is safeguarded under full EU regulation and MiFID II rules.
No minimum to start – trade as little or as much as you want!
Absolutely. You’re never locked in with Alaric.
Everything’s transparent and upfront – zero hidden synthetic spreads.
DMA (Direct Market Access) lets you buy and sell real shares directly on the exchange, in your own name. CFDs (Contracts for Difference) are synthetic contracts: you only speculate on the price, you don’t get actual shares.
You own a contract with your broker. It’s an IOU tracking the price, not the stock itself. No voting rights, no real dividends, no asset transfer.
Yes! DMA means actual share registration – so you may receive dividends and can vote at shareholder meetings (where eligible).
Many CFD brokers are offshore or lightly regulated; reputable DMA brokers like Alaric are FCA, MIFID, or EU compliant.
Often not! CFD brokers compensate for zero commissions by marking up the spread (the hidden gap between buy and sell prices).
Yes, with real shares, you can transfer assets freely. With CFDs, you can’t – you only own the contract.
CFD brokers set their own prices and profit from every trade via the spread. DMA uses the real market spread, with transparent fees.
All DMA commissions, execution costs, and exchange fees are clearly listed on your broker’s platform — no hidden mark-ups.
Yes, very often! The broker is the counterparty, so your loss can be their gain. With DMA, the exchange – not your broker – is on the other side.
Yes. Your investments are held in segregated accounts under strict regulatory oversight.
Regulated DMA brokers must separate your assets from company funds. Your real shares are protected and can be transferred.
In the UK/EU, investor compensation schemes may apply (like FSCS, up to certain limits).
No minimum deposit is required to start trading with Alaric DMA.
Yes. DMA gives you true exchange execution with visible order books. CFDs use internal pricing and can delay or “requote” your order.
Yes! DMA platforms show you the full depth of market – not “filtered” broker data.
All major exchanges: NASDAQ, NYSE, Xetra, and more. CFDs usually only simulate these via contracts.
Yes, if your broker offers margin lending or short-selling on your account.
Simple. A retail CFD broker acts as the house – they take the other side of your trade (B-book). When you win, they lose. DMA plugs you straight into the actual global exchanges. We don’t trade against you; we just provide the pipes. With DMA, you get raw market prices, real liquidity, and zero conflict of interest. Your wins are entirely your own.
Because CFD brokers control the price feed on your screen. During high volatility, they artificially widen the spread to protect their own exposure, creating “phantom wicks” that clip your stops. With DMA, the blindfold comes off. You trade on the actual order book with raw, razor-thin market spreads. Plus, if the market drops in your favour when you enter, DMA actually gives you positive slippage.
You’ve outgrown their fishbowl. CFD brokers rely on their own internal liquidity to fill your trades. When you drop heavy size, it breaks their risk limits, so they hit you with dealer delays, partial fills, or terrible re-quotes to protect themselves. DMA routes your heavy orders directly to global exchanges and dark pools, letting you tap into the deep ocean of institutional liquidity without artificial ceilings or dealer intervention.