Understanding the High Water Mark Copy Trading Model
The high water mark copy trading model is one of the fairest and most transparent performance fee systems used in professional trading environments. At Tramaxis, we rely on a strict High-Water-Mark system to ensure clients only pay fees when genuine new profits have been generated. This guarantees fairness, prevents overbilling during recovery periods, and aligns incentives between provider and client. Before linking your trading account through the Trader Cockpit, it is important to understand why this model matters.
Unlike flat subscriptions or percentage-based fees, the High-Water-Mark approach rewards real performance. It is the same model used by hedge funds and institutional asset managers because it ensures clarity, transparency, and fairness. To review available plans, visit the Packages & Fees section.
What Is High Water Mark Copy Trading?
High water mark copy trading means that your performance fee is based only on the highest equity level ever achieved through automated trading. As long as your account remains below that previous peak, you pay no fees. Only when your account surpasses the previous high is a new fee generated. This protects traders from unfair charges during drawdowns or sideways equity movements.
The model ensures you pay fees only for verified, measurable growth. It also prevents manipulation, confusion, and incorrect billing, making it ideal for long-term copy trading.
How the High-Water-Mark Works at Tramaxis
Tramaxis calculates realised performance every trading week. The trading week runs from Sunday 23:00 CET (market open) to Friday 23:00 CET (market close). After the market closes, the system evaluates net realised profit generated purely by the copied master trades—your own manual trades are ignored.
- The first profitable week establishes your initial High-Water-Mark.
- Weeks below the HWM generate no fees.
- Profits above the HWM are fee-eligible.
- Losses do not reduce the High-Water-Mark.
For example: If your equity previously reached 3,000 USD and current trading shows 2,800 USD, you pay no fees until your account again surpasses 3,000 USD. Many copy trading services still charge fees even during drawdowns—Tramaxis does not.
Weekly Billing and Automatic Adjustments
Each Saturday, the system generates a performance invoice. Clients must pay it by Sunday 22:00 CET—one hour before the new trading week begins. If payment is not received, the copy trading account is fully deleted from the system to prevent unnecessary server costs.
All performance details, including realised profit, High-Water-Mark level, risk multiplier, and account health, can be reviewed through the Trader Cockpit. The High-Water-Mark automatically moves upward whenever new realised profit exceeds the previous peak.
Why Deposits and Withdrawals Do Not Affect the High Water Mark
A key principle of high water mark copy trading is that deposits and withdrawals do not influence the HWM. Only realised trading performance can move the HWM upward.
- Deposits do not raise the HWM.
- Withdrawals do not lower the HWM.
- Only real profit from our master strategy determines fee eligibility.
This prevents manipulation and ensures fair billing for every trader, regardless of account size or personal cash flow.
How to Start Using the Tramaxis Copy Trading System
To participate in the High-Water-Mark billing model, you must open a RoboForex PRO account. Once opened, link it through the Trader Cockpit and choose your preferred risk multiplier.
You can review our live verified performance on MyFXBook before connecting your account.
Conclusion
The high water mark copy trading system used by Tramaxis guarantees fairness, transparency, and professional performance evaluation. With strict weekly billing, accurate HWM tracking, and a robust infrastructure, traders receive honest, measurable results without hidden fees. When combined with the Trader Cockpit and RoboForex PRO execution, this model offers one of the most reliable environments for automated trading.