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Equity Edge Weekend Holding Rule
The Simple Answer
Weekend holding at Equity Edge depends on the account. On the 1 Step and 2 Step accounts, holding positions over the weekend is allowed, on both the evaluation and the funded stage. The Instant account does not allow weekend holding.
During the evaluation phase there are no weekend holding restrictions. On the funded stage, the account type decides whether a position can be carried over the weekend, so Instant traders must close before the weekend.
Below is a breakdown of how the Equity Edge weekend holding rules apply across different account types and stages.
| Challenge Type | Evaluation Phase | Funded Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | N/A | Not Allowed |
| 1 Step | Allowed | Allowed |
| 2 Step | Allowed | Allowed |
Breakdown by Account Type
Instant
The Instant account has no evaluation phase. Weekend holding is not allowed, so positions must be closed before the weekend on the funded account.
1 Step
Weekend holding is allowed during the evaluation and on the funded account. Positions can be carried over the weekend, with swap costs and weekend gap risk to plan for.
2 Step
Weekend holding is allowed across both evaluation phases and the funded account. There is no requirement to close before the weekend on the 2 Step account.
Swap and Triple Swap
Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend, based on standard market conditions for each instrument. Equity Edge does not publish a fixed triple swap schedule, so the standard market convention applies, where the rollover for a full weekend is charged on a single day during the week.
| Instrument | Triple Swap Day |
|---|---|
| FX pairs | Wednesday |
| Metals | Wednesday |
| Indices | Friday |
| Other instruments | Friday |
Warning System for Weekend Holding Violations
On the 1 Step and 2 Step accounts there is no weekend restriction, so weekend holding does not trigger a violation. On the Instant account, weekend holding is not allowed, so positions must be closed before the weekend. During the evaluation phase there are no weekend holding restrictions. The main risk on the accounts that allow it is the weekend gap, which can cause slippage and breach the daily loss limit at Monday’s open.
Final Comments
Equity Edge allows weekend holding on its 1 Step and 2 Step accounts, across the evaluation and funded stages, which suits swing traders. The Instant account is the exception and requires positions to be closed before the weekend.
Traders who want to hold over the weekend should use a 1 Step or 2 Step account rather than Instant. Swap costs apply on positions held over the weekend, and weekend gap risk remains the trader’s responsibility, since a large gap at Monday’s open can breach the daily loss limit.
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FAQ
Is weekend holding allowed at Equity Edge?
Yes on the 1 Step and 2 Step accounts, across the evaluation and funded stages. The Instant account does not allow it.
Can I hold over the weekend on an Instant account?
No. Weekend holding is not allowed on the Instant account, so positions must be closed before the weekend.
Do swap fees apply over the weekend?
Yes, on the accounts that allow weekend holding. Swap fees apply on positions held overnight and over the weekend, based on standard market conditions.
Are there weekend restrictions during the evaluation?
No. During the evaluation phase there are no weekend holding restrictions on the 1 Step and 2 Step accounts.
What is the main risk of holding over the weekend?
The weekend gap. A price gap at Monday’s open can cause slippage and breach the daily loss limit, so position size should reflect that.