Smooth platform, but swaps could be clearer

Name: Smooth platform, but swaps could be clearer
Item: Fondex
Rating: 4
Author: Kavya Nair

I’m Kavya from Hyderabad and I’ve been using Fondex on and off for the last 6 months. The onboarding was straightforward and I was trading quickly without having to fight the UI. Execution has felt consistent for my style (mostly EURUSD/GBPUSD intraday) and the charts/load times have been stable on my laptop. Deposits landed fast and the client area makes it easy to see balance/equity, but I wish the swap/overnight fees were shown in a more transparent way before holding positions. I had one ticket where I asked how swaps are calculated and support replied with a generic explanation first, then followed up with a clearer breakdown. Overall I’m satisfied and I’ll keep the account, but I’d rate it higher if the costs around holding positions were explained more proactively inside the platform.

Experience: 6 months
Country: India
Account type: Standard
Deposit experience: 4/5
Withdrawal experience: 4/5
Support rating: 4/5

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Smooth platform and execution, but withdrawals could be clearer

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Smooth platform, but swaps could be clearer