Forex Affiliate and Introducing Broker Glossary
Use this glossary to understand common terms in forex affiliate and introducing broker agreements. Definitions explain general industry usage, but the wording in a current broker agreement determines how a term applies to a specific partnership.
Attribution
The rules used to connect a prospective client or account to a partner. Attribution can depend on links, cookies, codes, timing and the broker's written policy.
CPA
Cost per acquisition. A payment model in which an eligible referred client must satisfy defined qualification conditions.
Conversion
A completed step in a funnel, such as submitting an application, passing verification or becoming eligible under partner terms.
Introducing broker (IB)
A partner that introduces clients to an executing broker under an agreement and may support the ongoing relationship.
Lot
A standardised trading quantity. Contract size and rebate treatment can differ by product, account and broker.
Rebate
A partner commission calculated from eligible client activity according to a broker's formula and agreement.
Revenue share
A model in which the partner receives an agreed share of defined broker revenue, subject to contract rules and deductions.