diff --git a/lib/trader.js b/lib/trader.js
index 116bfb70..8e106924 100644
--- a/lib/trader.js
+++ b/lib/trader.js
@@ -100,6 +100,9 @@ Trader.prototype.configure = function (config) {
   this.transferExchange = this._findWallet(transferExchangeCode).factory(transferExchangeConfig);
 
   this.config = config;
+
+  this.pollBalance();
+  this.pollRate();
 };
 
 /**