Do Copied Trades Show in My Own Broker Account?
July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Quick answer
Yes. Because RelayTrades routes copied trades into the brokerage account you already have, every copied order shows up in your own broker, in your normal positions, order history, and statements, exactly like a trade you placed yourself. Your funds never move to a separate platform. RelayTrades also keeps its own activity log of each copied signal and fill, so you can reconcile what was copied against what your broker shows.
Part of the complete guide to copy trading.
A common question from people new to copy trading is where the trades actually live. With RelayTrades the answer is simple: in your own broker. Copied trades are real orders placed in the account you already have, not entries on a separate platform.
Why copied trades appear in your broker
RelayTrades connects to your brokerage through SnapTrade and routes copied orders into that account. Because they are real orders in your own account, they show up in your broker just like any trade you placed yourself, in your positions, your order history, your statements, and your broker tax documents. Your money never moves to RelayTrades.
Two places you can see your copied trades
- Your broker: positions, order history, statements, and tax reporting, the same as your own trades.
- RelayTrades: an activity log of each copied signal and routed fill, so you can reconcile the two.
Copied trades are real orders in your own account, so they appear in your broker exactly like trades you placed yourself.
What to keep in mind
This is the own-broker model, which is different from platforms that hold your money in a separate account. Because copied trades are in your own broker, your broker handles the custody, statements, and tax reporting for them. Copy trading does not remove market risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
Frequently asked questions
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