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Base Currency

Base Currency lets you modify the base currency for your account. Your base currency determines the currency of translation for your statements, the currency used for determination of margin requirement, and for a Cash Account, the currency of products you are allowed to trade. In addition, charges related to market data and research, inactivity fees, and commissions on Forex trades are also charged in your base currency.

Who can access Base Currency?

You can access this function if you are a(n):

• Individual, Joint, Trust or IRA Account User
• Small Business Account User
• Friends and Family Group Master or Client
• Advisor Master User
• Advisor Client
• Proprietary Trading Group Master User (can modify the base currency for the master and sub accounts)
• Broker Master User (can modify the base currency for the master and non-disclosed client accounts)
• Broker Fully Disclosed Client
• Investment Manager Master User
• Fund

To modify the base currency for an account

1. Click Settings > Account Settings.
2. If you manage or maintain multiple accounts, the Account Selector opens. Search for and select the account whose base currency you want to change.
3. In the Configuration panel, click the Configure (gear) icon for Base Currency.

4. Select your desired base base currency from the drop-down, and then click Save.
   
5. Verify your selection, then click CONTINUE to submit your currency change request.
   Note that base currency changes do not take effect until the next trading day. Once your change takes effect, you will see your new base currency displayed in the Configuration panel.