What is Copy Trading?
Copy trading allows you to automatically replicate trade orders from a Leader Account (your primary trading account) to one or more Follower Accounts (your secondary account). This feature streamlines multi-account management and helps maintain consistent trading strategies across your trading accounts.
Your Checklist Before Enabling Copy Trading:
Please verify the following:
✓ You are logged into the Fintevo platform
✓ You have successfully connected at least two (2) trading accounts to the platform
✓ Both trading accounts have active trading permissions
✓ You understand the order vs. execution distinction (explained at the end of this article)
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Step 1: Access Copy Trading Panel
Click on the profile icon (showing your initials) in the top right corner of the platform
Select "Platform Settings" from the menu
You will now see the "Copy Trading" option on the left side of the control panel
Step 2: Select Your Leader Account
The Leader Account is the trading account whose orders will be copied.
Locate the "Select Leader Account" section and click on the dropdown field
A dropdown list of all your connected trading accounts will appear
Select the trading account from which you want to copy orders from to act as the leader
Step 3: Configure Follower Account
The Follower Account is the trading account that will automatically receive copies of your Leader Account's orders.
Understanding the Follower Account Settings
The follower account has three (3) main configuration settings:
Setting | Purpose |
Account | Shows your follower account ID |
Multiplier | Controls order size scaling |
Follow | Toggle to activate/deactivate copy trading |
Configure Your Follower Account:
>> (A) Set the Multiplier (Order Size)
The Multiplier scales the order size copied to your Follower Account.
How it works:
Multiplier = 1
→ Orders copy at 1:1 ratio (exact same size)
→ Example: Leader Account places 10 contracts → Follower Account copies 10 contracts
Multiplier = 2
→ Orders copy at double the size
→ Example: Leader Account places 10 contracts → Follower Account copies 20 contracts
Multiplier = 3
→ Orders copy at triple the size
→ Example: Leader Account places 10 contracts → Follower Account copies 30 contracts
Important notes:
Minimum multiplier: 1 (You cannot use values below 1. For example, you cannot use values such as 0.5, 0.1 or anything below 1)
Adjust multiplier by clicking the up/down arrows in the multiplier field
>> (B) Activate Copy Trading
Locate the "Follow" toggle (appears as a little switch on the right)
Click on the toggle to enable it and turn it on (it will highlight/change to purple colour when active)
Step 4: Review Your Configuration
Before saving, always verify:
✓ Leader Account is correctly selected
✓ Follower Account are also correctly selected and listed
✓ Multiplier values
✓ Follow toggle is enabled for the Follower Account where you want orders copied
Step 5: Save Your Configuration Settings
Locate the purple "Save Changes" button at the bottom
Click "Save Changes"
You will then receive this confirmation message
Copy Trading is now active and your Follower Account will automatically receive order copies.
Additional Controls
If you need to reset all configuration settings and start fresh:
Click the "Clear" button
All sections will be reset
You can reconfigure your copy trading settings from scratch
Return to Main Platform
Click "Back to Workspace" (top right) to return to your main trading interface and begin trading.
Friendly Reminder
Copy Trading is a powerful tool for managing multiple accounts, but you remain responsible for monitoring execution and market conditions. So, always verify that your orders are being executed as expected before relying solely on automated copying. Once enabled, you should:
Monitor both trading accounts regularly
Check for any execution differences due to market conditions or liquidity
Verify order status in each account's order history
Adjust multipliers if needed
Critical Platform Disclaimer Explained: Orders vs. Executions
It's important to understand that Copy Trading copies ORDERS, not executions.
This means:
Your Follower Account will receive the exact same order instruction placed on your Leader Account
Actual execution though depends on real-time market conditions in each account
Differences may sometimes occur due to:
Price slippage
Partial fills
Liquidity variations
Complete order rejection
You are responsible for monitoring both accounts (Leader & Follower) to ensure orders execute as intended.
Dive deeper into why your accounts (Leader vs. Follower) may execute differently here.