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DJarmuth Posts: 10 Joined: Oct 10, 2013	Posted: Oct 11, 2013 @ 09:51 AM Msg. 1 of 5 Can I use the account type on an account to assume what the contract size is for a forex? For example, if the account type is "Standard FX", is the contract size always going to be 100000 and is the "Mini FX" always going to be 10000? Or, do I have to read the contract size coming back on a position ( which is really a little too late )? David Jarmuth
VictorV Posts: 746 Joined: May 08, 2007	Posted: Oct 11, 2013 @ 10:10 AM Msg. 2 of 5 it is better to use http://www.openecry.com/api/api/html/M_OEC_API_Position_GetContractSize.htm static method to find out contract size in such cases. Victor Vins Lead Software Developer
DJarmuth Posts: 10 Joined: Oct 10, 2013	Posted: Oct 11, 2013 @ 10:42 AM Msg. 3 of 5 That is kind of what I thought. However, does that mean that I won't know the contract size for sure until the user is in a position? David Jarmuth
VictorV Posts: 746 Joined: May 08, 2007	Posted: Oct 11, 2013 @ 11:02 AM Msg. 4 of 5 This static method doesn't use actual position. So, you will get contract size any time with or without a position. Victor Vins Lead Software Developer
DJarmuth Posts: 10 Joined: Oct 10, 2013	Posted: Oct 11, 2013 @ 12:16 PM Msg. 5 of 5 Thank you. That is quite helpful. David Jarmuth