Frequently asked questions.

If you have any questions or uncertainties, you might find the answers you seek here.

  • It sure is! Contrary to popular belief, it is absolutely possible to achieve this result. However, there is a major misconception which needs to be addressed.

    Zero losses (or a 100% target hit rate) does not mean that we accurately predict every single chart movement with pinpoint accuracy. Putting importance or emphasis on small individual price movements (like retail traders do when they use Stop Loss Orders) is not the way to trade, despite it being taught practically everywhere.

    Instead, we have access to data which helps us to ascertain which direction any given chart is going to move over a longer period of time (several weeks and upward), and when it is changing direction, with significant accuracy. With this insight on hand, we trade accordingly, and with zero Stop Loss Orders. Even if our orders go into drawdown temporarily (as a part of the “Onloading Cycle”), we maintain our price targets and simply wait, as we trust the data we have. This is the way it’s meant to be done, and this is why we have a zero-loss track record; we figure out the overall direction, trade it accordingly, exercise patience, and never put importance on individual price movements, but rather, the overall move as a whole.

  • Absolutely! Anyone with available capital can become an investor, provided that they meet the minimum capital requirements. You don't need any prior knowledge of the Derivatives industry, as we make everything easy to understand and interpret. And if you need assistance with setting everything up, we are here to help.

  • As an absolute minimum, we recommend starting with at least 1,000 units of your home currency (AUD, EUR, USD, GBP, etc). So if, for example, you reside in Europe, we would recommend starting with at least 1,000€.

    Keep in mind, however, that if you have an account balance of 1000 units, you may miss some opportunities, as minimum order sizes might exceed your maximum order size threshold. As a basic example, if you have an Australian account with a balance of $1000 AUD, and we place an order on USDCHF, your account will likely not replicate the order, as the smallest order possible on USDCHF will be too large for your account to safely handle, and will exceed the risk management parameters stipulated in our in-house policies which govern order sizing and other variables.

    This can be overridden from within your MetaCopier account by turning “Force Minimum Trade” on within your risk settings, however we do not recommend doing this.

    A minimum of 10,000 units is more preferable for most investors, as returns are more favorable.

  • Visit the “Get Started” page, and under “Automated System”, you’ll find a detailed explanation of the costs associated with this service.

  • It certainly is. If you can establish a trading account, you can become an investor and utilize the services of Simpson Capital, LLC.

  • It certainly is. If you have borrowed funds to invest, you will be wanting to make a minimum (ideally) of 10% per annum to ensure feasibility. At Simpson Capital, LLC, exceeding returns like this is second-nature and low-risk, thanks to our unique approach to Derivatives investing.

  • To begin, visit the "Get Started" page here. You'll find all the information you need. And remember, if you're unsure about anything, just contact us. We are happy to help anytime.

  • Annual returns will vary from year to year, as every day is different. However, you can typically expect multiple double-digit percentages (ie, 20% +) Per Annum on average. The exact figures may range from 10% to 50% +, dependent on many factors, however our base quota is always a minimum of 10% Net (after fees have been deducted).

  • Certainly! The best way to boost returns is to reinvest and compound. What this means is, leaving your profits in your account and letting it grow. The larger your account gets, the more Profit Per Basis Point (PPBP) you will generate. We increase order sizing based on account size; for every 1,000 units of growth, order sizing per order will grow by 1,000 units of Base Currency. In essence, the more capital you have, the larger your returns.

    However, you are always welcome to withdraw profits on a regular basis; daily if you so choose; and we do not oppose this. After all, it is your money! Just remember that you have the option to compound; if you don't need to spend the profits, it is better to put it to work for your account growth.

  • Most certainly! And we encourage it. We don't want you to feel uncertain.

    You are welcome to contact us here at any time, and you will be answered by a real person (we don't use automated chat bots; we know that people like to talk to people!)

    We will always answer as soon as possible. Just remember that we are located in Northern Europe, and so our Time Zone may differ to yours, causing a minor delay in response times.

  • Yes. Simpson Capital, LLC offers a 3-month training program. This program costs €15,500 (plus taxes if residing in the EU) and is available by application only.

  • The only upfront cost involved is a one-time Setup Fee of 399€ per connected account.

    This fee covers any demonstrations, assistance or guidance you may need (such as one-on-one demonstrations of cTrader and its functions, and more), as well as the establishment process which must be followed for each investor.

    For the Automated System, the first monthly Service Fee charge (approximately $7.50USD) is billed directly by MetaCopier upon your complimentary account credit running out (refer to “Get Started” for more information).

  • Simpson Capital, LLC provides investment recommendation services to holders of Live accounts only. Demo accounts are not compatible with the services we provide.

  • You can use either option, as your trades will open and close when ours do, meaning that spreads won’t have an effect.

    Standard accounts typically run on a zero-commission basis and have standard spreads as a result.

    Raw/Razor accounts typically incur commissions on a per-trade basis, but these commissions are very reasonable, and are a small price to pay for the convenience factor which comes with minimal/no spreads.

  • Absolutely. It is so secure, in fact, that we cannot see your payment information. Only you can.

    All of your personal information is stored securely within our high-tech database. This database meets strict European and international data security and protection regulations, and contains many industry-leading security features which ensure ongoing safety and integrity.

  • No algorithms are used by Simpson Capital, LLC. We do not rely on a parameter-controlled system, and instead ensure that all orders are executed and overseen by a human at all times.

  • Your invoices are available from inside the Client Portal.

  • To access the Client Portal, click the "Client Portal Login" button and follow the prompts.

    Rather than using a password, our system will email you with a direct access link. This method is superior to a traditional password simply because it is more secure.

    When signing up for the first time as a new client, you'll receive a direct access link automatically once your login is ready, as we have to set up your portal access for you, using the information you provide on the Investor Application Form.

  • You will receive a confirmation email as soon as your account is successfully connected to our Automated System. In addition, you will be able to see the connection status from within your MetaCopier dashboard.

  • As mentioned under “Get Started”, you are free to withdraw funds whenever you choose. With that being said, we highly recommend checking your Used Margin figures first, to ensure that any withdrawal made will not cause your account to become over-exposed.

    If you’re unsure as to whether or not a withdrawal will negatively affect your account, you can contact us at any time for guidance.

  • With our Automated System, your trades will open and close as soon as ours do. This is to prevent missing an order fill due to spread or quote variation. For this reason, you will not see a Take Profit (TP) level on your platform.

    If we were to set our software to apply a Take Profit (TP) to your account for any given trade, that trade would only close once the TP was reached on your platform, irrespective of whether or not our trade was already closed. If you had wider spreads than us, or a quote variation, this could cause your closing order to miss, leaving you with an open trade despite ours being closed already.

    By default, your account is connected in a way that when our trades open or close, yours will follow suit at exactly the same time, regardless of spreads or quotes.

  • No, you will not see Pending Orders on your platform. You will only see active orders, for the same reason as explained in the question above.

    When connected to our Automated System, your account will only execute orders once they are executed on our end. As a Pending Order is an order awaiting execution, it will not show up on your portfolio. If we were to set our software to show Pending Orders on your portfolio, you would face an identical risk to that mentioned in the previous FAQ; you could miss an order fill if your spreads or quotes were marginally different, as any given Pending Order would only fill once the Submitted Price level was reached on your platform, irrespective of whether or not our order had been filled already.

  • No. Your account will execute orders as soon as ours does (typically within 1 millisecond), regardless of the time of day in your timezone.

    Of course, there is always the risk of a temporary connection issue hindering the process, however this is highly unlikely.

  • No. Orders will be executed on your account regardless of whether or not your platform is open, and regardless of whether or not your devices are connected to the internet.

  • No, your account will not immediately enter existing trades. Your account will only replicate new orders.

    Wherever possible, we actively try to assist new clients with filling up their portfolios as soon as practicable, by manipulating our portfolio and using multipliers within our software. This simply reduces the duration of start-up inactivity.

  • If you are using the Automated System, we highly recommend not placing personal trades, as this can cause unintended over-exposure and interference. In addition, manual trades will over-ride the Maximum Order Count parameter (if, for example, you have set your Maximum Order Count to 4, and you place 3 orders manually before or after connecting to our Automated System, your order count will reach 7 before it stops (assuming we put 4 orders on at Simpson Capital, LLC), as it will only count copied orders. Following this, simultaneous order closing may result automatically once the software detects that the parameter has been exceeded). To avoid any complications, it is best to simply avoid placing manual orders.

  • You certainly can. Each account will be treated as a separate client for billing purposes, and so each account will incur its own Setup Fee and monthly Service Fees, alongside the Performance Fees.

    Simply fill out the contact form under “Contact” and advise us of your intentions.

    Once you connect a second account in MetaCopier, we will see it straight away, and a second Setup Fee will be billed immediately. If the payment method fails, automated services for both accounts will be suspended pending successful payment.

  • You certainly can. Each account will be treated as a separate client for billing purposes, and so each account will incur its own Setup Fee, alongside the Performance Fees. You will also need to ensure that the Daily Statements from any additional accounts are forwarded to us daily in the same manner as those from your first account.

  • No, we do not use Stop Loss Orders. Because of our in-depth understanding of the Derivatives Industry, we know the truth behind Stop Loss Orders and why they were created in the first place (and no, they weren’t created to make retail traders lose money).

    We have a track record of generating favorable returns without using Stop Loss Orders.

  • Absolutely not. Drawdown is nothing to be afraid of, and it is a normal part of any investment operation. If you aren’t over-exposed and over-leveraged, drawdown poses very little material risk. And our in-house policies governing order sizing and quantities exist for this exact reason; you need to be able to allow for marginal drawdown without putting yourself at risk of over-exposure or receiving that dreaded Margin Call.

    Retail traders are widely taught to be afraid of drawdown, and to avoid it at all costs by using Stop Loss Orders. But because we know what we know, we are not concerned about drawdown whatsoever. Temporary drawdown, whether marginal or not, is a normal part of what we refer to as the “onloading cycle”, and we expect it to occur on a regular basis.

    We monitor our live order data feeds constantly to look for evidence of directional changes, and make all of our in-house trading decisions based solely on these data feeds (alongside several other data sources), with absolutely zero emotion included in the decision-making process. Drawdown alone is not a concern, nor is it something we act on as a standalone factor.

    If you wish to see our client results to date, you can monitor our real time data on the homepage, or follow us on Facebook and keep up with us there.

  • As this is quite a complex process, particularly for those less familiar with the trading industry, we recommend visiting the “Automated Investing” page and booking an Onboarding Call if you need assistance. This way, we can guide you over a video call, and walk you through each step at a pace which suits you.

    This method also ensures that you adjust your account settings correctly; this is critical.

  • Unfortunately not. While we have a stellar track record of zero losses to date (as shown on the homepage), we cannot guarantee that zero losses will be taken in the future. If we need to take a loss at any time, we will do so.

    While our approach to Derivatives Investing is low-risk and very effective, all investment vehicles carry inherent risks. No investment vehicle is 100% free from risk (and anybody who says otherwise isn’t being truthful).

  • Of course! You can manually close a trade at any time. However, keep in mind that if you have a Maximum Order Count parameter set and your account portfolio is at the maximum threshold, manually closing a trade does not mean that the next order broadcast will be replicated on your account. Instead, you’ll only receive another order once Simpson Capital, LLC’c respective order closes.

    For example, assume Simpson Capital, LLC has 6 orders active (on US30, SPX500, USDCHF, AUDUSD, USDCAD and NZDUSD), and your account has automatically replicated the first 4 to be executed (US30, SPX500, USDCHF and AUDUSD). If you decide to close the AUDUSD trade manually, you won’t receive another order broadcast to your account until Simpson Capital, LLC’s AUDUSD trade has closed.

  • To summarize, our Automated Investing System is hugely popular among investors for the following reasons:

    • It is unaffected by timezones; if we are placing orders while you’re asleep or busy, you won’t miss out

    • If we place short-notice orders, such as Market Execution Orders or “Out and In" Orders (offloading, and re-buying at a marginally better price), you won’t miss out, even if you’re unavailable at the time

    • If you are, for instance, in a no-coverage area (no internet access), or on holiday, you can focus on what you’re doing; everything will continue in the background regardless of your availability

    By using the Automated System to take advantage of every opportunity we present, you can maximize your returns long-term. And the best part, of course, is that it requires minimal effort on your part.

  • This can happen from time to time, and it is not a concern. Onloading Cycles (we won’t explain what they are here, to keep it simple) can take anywhere from several days to several weeks to complete, and so patience is required at times. In addition, the overall movements we (and large financial institutions) focus on typically happen across the span of a day or more, not hours or minutes like Retail Traders want and are taught to expect. Patience is key, and it is one of several standout factors which separate true Professional Traders from impatient Retail Traders.

    We understand that some traders can become emotionally affected when seeing a drawdown figure (eg, -$50), however we suggest that you consider this: your car or house experiences fluctuations in value and periods of drawdown regularly over time. The reason you don’t become affected by this is because you aren’t constantly monitoring a live valuation display every day. For example, your car could be worth $1000 less now than when you purchased it, but because you’re not tracking it daily, you don’t become affected by it. Think of your trades the same way, because it is very similar; you’re buying and holding a contract until it reaches a predetermined valuation, and as long as you’re not overexposed, you can easily endure temporary drawdown. The only difference is, you track its value constantly.

  • No, MetaCopier is an independent company, and is simply our automation software provider of choice. Simpson Capital, LLC utilizes the software developed by MetaCopier to facilitate the operation of the Automated System.

  • We recommend a maximum of 4 at any given time, however some clients choose to increase this threshold to 5, 6 or more.

    As a general rule of thumb, we recommend ensuring that your Used Margin does not exceed 15% of your Balance.

  • If you have an account with 1:30 leverage, your order count will be capped for risk management purposes. This means that your account will not replicate every single order placed by Simpson Capital, LLC.

    Because our lead account (the account you connect to) runs 1:500 leverage, we operate a large portfolio, often with 10+ orders active at any given time. If a 1:30 account were to replicate this, it would be extremely over-exposed. For this reason, Maximum Order Count thresholds are in place.

    If you wish to replicate every single order we place in-house, you will need a 1:500 account to safely do so.

  • Absolutely. Currently, Simpson Capital, LLC offers this opportunity exclusively to existing active clients. If you are an active client who has joined our referral program, and refer additional clients, you will receive 5% of all performance fee revenue generated by each client you refer.

    For example, if you refer a client, and that client generates $1000 in returns, they will pay $300 in performance fees. From that $300, you will be paid 5%, or $15. You will continue to earn this 5% commission as long as this client remains active and their fees remain paid.

    You also have the option to use your commission credit as an offset against your own fees (if you prefer this arrangement over direct payments).

    There is no referral limit, meaning you can refer as many clients as you want. However, please note that there is no compounding structure, so you will only earn commissions for direct referrals (ie, if you refer a client, and they refer someone else, you will not receive a commission for their referral).

    If you are an active client and wish to earn referral commissions, simply contact us and we will send you a contract for your review, along with any pertinent information.

  • Yes, if you select direct payments as your preferred option for receiving your commission credit. However in this arrangement, we require you to have a Revolut bank account.

    Revolut is a popular and trusted digital banking system with a myriad of handy features. It operates like a conventional bank, and even has protections in place like conventional banks, but also has many additional characteristics which conventional banks can’t compete with. Revolut is also free to use, unless you opt for a paid tier.

    We recommend using Revolut to receive transfers, as this will mean zero fees payable (standard transfers, and particularly international transfers, can incur notable transfer fees if directed to conventional banks). Simpson Capital, LLC uses Revolut Business to facilitate these transfers, and as Revolut allows fee-free transfers between Revolut accounts, this means more money in your pocket.

    In addition, the use of a REVTAG between Revolut accounts (a “handle”, or short username) can simplify things further, as a REVTAG can be used instead of account details (much the same as a mobile number can be used instead of account details if pay-to-mobile is set up). Our contract requests both (account details and REVTAG), for simplification and also as a means of double-verification).

    If you are not familiar with Revolut, simply visit their website. As we use Revolut Business daily for certain tasks, and even Revolut Personal (among staff), we can confidently recommend them.

  • Commissions are paid in Euros (€), regardless of whether you choose direct payments or performance fee offsetting.

    Important note for clients outside of Europe: Because Revolut can handle receiving payments in multiple currencies, you can either have a home currency account (and have Revolut automatically exchange incoming foreign currencies) or you can set up an extra account for Euros (€) next to your main account (this is free to do), and receive your commissions as Euros (this way, you can hold your Euros for as long as you want, and exchange them at a later date if you so choose).

    If you require assistance with this, simply book a call with us.

  • Currently, Simpson Capital, LLC only allows active clients to refer other clients. There are 2 reasons for this:

    • Allowing non-clients to refer other investors opens the door to manipulation and fraudulent activity; and

    • We think it is unethical to have someone referring investors to our service who has not tried it themselves.

  • While all trade sizes and trade returns are in direct proportion to the respective clients’ accounts, the actual return figures (%) are calculated based on a 52-week cycle.

    All trade returns are calculated as a percentage of the original deposit amount for the first 52 weeks, meaning that as the account gets larger and the trade returns increase accordingly, the percentage figures will increase relative to the balance, as the returns will still be compared to the initial deposit amount. Because of this, the return percentage on any given trade may read higher than a newer client’s return, or lesser than that of a client who is further along in the 52-week cycle.

    After 52 weeks, the cycle restarts, and percentage figures for the next 52 weeks are calculated based off the balance at that time. This way, clients can accurately ascertain their annual Return On Investment (ROI).

  • Yes, order sizing will automatically adjust for future orders, to reflect your new balance. Existing orders, however, will remain unchanged.

  • Absolutely. The higher your leverage, the larger your portfolio can be.

    At Simpson Capital, LLC, we run wholesale accounts at 1:500 leverage. This allows us to run a sizeable portfolio safely (we typically run between 10 and 15 active orders at any given time).

    As a client, if you have a 1:30 account, you are recommended to stick to a smaller portfolio, due to the much higher margin requirements which come with an account of that type. This is why we recommend that 1:30 clients set their “Max Open Positions” parameter to 4; it reduces the risk of over-exposure.

    If, however, you have a 1:500 account, you can take advantage of the much lower margin requirements, and replicate our entire portfolio’s activity (not just a few of our orders). This, in turn, will boost your long-term account performance.

  • Yes, the Manual System has been superseded by the Automated System and is no longer available.

  • Absolutely. Every Friday, we send out our Weekly Market Update to all clients. This keeps you in the loop with regards to what is happening here at Simpson Capital, LLC.

    In addition, we also send out Monthly Return Statements on the first business day of every month. These statements detail client account performance and contain a variety of insightful metrics.

    We pride ourselves on transparency and efficient communication, and like to keep all of our valued clients informed and up-to-date with all important information pertinent to their accounts. This also means that if there is ever an issue, concern or even just a simple update relating to your account, you can be sure that you will be notified in a timely manner.