For traders interested in utilizing an automated trading system or developing their own black box strategy, FOREX GUARDIAN supports fully automated trade execution via a proprietary API of our partner FOREX

The API provides users with the ability to receive a real-time rate feed, submit trade requests, set and modify stop-loss and take-profit orders, and receive automated confirmations of trade activity.

For qualified users, we provide a testing environment that enables developers to “paper trade” and test their systems in real time before using the API in a production environment with actual funds.

API is a true standards-based XML interface that can be programmed in any network accessible language, from Per-script to C++, Excel Macro to VB.NET managed code. The API is comprised of two separate technologies:

1. Rate Data Interface

Rate data represents the tradable prices published to the client. For this role we use a direct TCP/IP socket interface to the price publication system. To assist with programming in Visual Studio.NET and JAVA, we provide native components that handle the connection and link management. Each component creates events through delegates or call backs as appropriate.

2. Trading Functions

The trading functions are initiated by the client in the form of a request. This logic is implemented using Web Services; an XML based SOAP interface that uses HTTP as its transport. Web Services have become

Getting Started

1. Register For the API Forum
Here you may view API documentation, exchange ideas, share comments and post information with other API users.

2. Request an API Demo Account From the API Forum

3. Complete the Account Application Process
No deposit is required; however, we ask you to provide us with your projected initial deposit.

4. Develop Your API
You can begin to program against the API and test your code using real-time data in a demo environment.

5. Fund your live trading account and begin using the API in the production environment