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Creating Funds During Market Closure

Updated over a week ago

As a Funds Manager, you can create funds at any time, even when markets are closed. This flexibility allows you to set up your fund structure and strategy regardless of trading hours. However, there are important considerations to keep in mind, especially regarding how market closure affects your newly created fund's operations.

Key Points About Creating Funds During Market Closure

Always Available: You can create funds 24/7, regardless of whether the markets are open or closed

Order Processing: When you create a fund during market closure, the fund setup will be completed, but any trading activity will only execute once the market reopens

Initial Trading Activity: If you have open orders ready to execute, they will be processed when markets reopen, which could affect your fund's initial performance

Considerations When Creating Funds During Market Closure

When creating a fund while markets are closed:

  • Pending Orders: Any initial orders you set up will remain pending until markets reopen

  • Price Differences: The execution prices may differ from what you see when setting up your fund

  • Delayed Execution: The actual trading activity will only begin when markets reopen and all positions can be properly opened

  • Initial Valuation: Your fund's initial performance will be determined based on market prices when positions are actually opened

  • Investor Subscriptions: If investors subscribe to your fund during market closure, their investments will be activated when markets reopen

Different Trading Hours for Various Instruments

Different financial instruments have varying trading hours:

  • Forex: Generally available 24/5, closing on weekends

  • Commodities: Trading hours vary by specific commodity

  • Indices: Follow their respective exchange hours

  • Cryptocurrencies: Often available 24/7, but liquidity may vary

For detailed information about specific instrument trading hours, we recommend reviewing our comprehensive instrument specifications in the Client Portal.

Recommendations

  • Research Before Creating: Understand the trading hours of instruments you plan to include in your fund

  • Plan Your Strategy: Consider timing your fund creation and initial trades during market hours for more predictable outcomes

  • Communicate with Investors: Inform potential investors about market closure impacts on initial fund performance

If you need further assistance with creating funds, please contact our support team through Live Chat or submit a request through the Service Hub.

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