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Risk Warning: Trading financial products on margin carries a high degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Losses can include all your initial investment. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and take appropriate care to manage your risk.

Account Overview

GCI provides a comprehensive product range available for all account types. It caters to both novice and seasoned traders; just select your desired trading platform and pricing model to begin.

$500
Minimum deposit
400:1
1000:1 Max leverage
0.25%
Forex margin
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Three Accounts, One Standard of Execution

Each account opens at $500 with the same competitive margin and leverage. Pick the platform that matches how you trade.

cTrader

cTrader

Built for speed. Distinctive layout, advanced UI, and execution features that appeal to discretionary forex traders.

  • 10,000 currency units per lot
  • Currencies, indices, oil, cryptos & metals
  • Robust multi-account management
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MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 4 & 5

The widest product range on GCI's most flexible platform. Standard lots default to 100,000 units but go as low as 0.01.

  • 100,000 units/lot, fractional capable
  • Currencies, indices, oil, metals & shares
  • ECN or traditional execution
  • No-Dealing-Desk instant execution on majors
ActTrader

ActTrader

Currencies and major financial products on a low-friction, user-friendly interface. Great entry point for newer traders.

  • 10,000 currency units per lot
  • Currencies, indices, oil & metals
  • Robust multi-account management
Account Comparison

Which Platform Should I Choose?

All three platforms share GCI's pricing, execution standards, and product depth. The right fit depends on the markets you trade, your lot-sizing preference, and the interface you're most comfortable with.

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cTrader

Access worldwide markets on a platform tailored for rapid execution. cTrader stands out with its distinctive layout, sophisticated UI, and cutting-edge functionality — favored by discretionary forex traders.

MetaTrader 4 & 5

A wider product range on the most widely-used trading software in the world. Default lots are 100,000 currency units, but traders can transact as little as 0.01 lots. Unlimited charting and programmable trading signals included.

ActTrader

Ideal for traders wishing to trade currencies and other major financial products with a low minimum transaction size and a user-friendly interface.

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Account Specifications

Feature cTrader MetaTrader 4 & 5 POPULAR ActTrader
Account Opening Minimum $500 $500 $500
Margin Requirement
0.25% on Forex
1% or less on other products
0.25% on Forex
1% or less on other products
0.25% on Forex
1% or less on other products
Lot Size
10,000 units
100 shares
100,000 units
1,000 shares
100,000 units
1,000 shares
Leverage 400:1
Currencies
20:1
Individual shares
400:1
Currencies
20:1
Individual shares
400:1
Currencies
20:1
Individual shares
Fractional Lot Size
Mobile Trading
Web Trading
ECN Trading
All Account Types

What You Can Trade

Every GCI account offers access to a broad set of markets across asset classes.

Forex

Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs with tight spreads.

Equity Indices

Trade global indices on margin around the clock.

Metals & Oil

Gold, silver, and crude oil across all platforms.

Shares & Crypto

CFDs on individual shares (MT4/MT5) and cryptos (cTrader).

Frequently Asked

Account Questions

Yes. You can hold cTrader, MetaTrader, and ActTrader accounts simultaneously under the same login. This is useful if you want to test execution differences or run different strategies on different platforms.

The minimum opening deposit is $500 across all account types. There is no upper limit, and you can add funds at any time.

ActTrader is often the most approachable for newer traders thanks to its straightforward interface and smaller default lot size. That said, MetaTrader 4 is the industry standard and has the widest range of free learning resources online.

MT4 remains the most popular platform for forex traders, with the widest library of expert advisors. MT5 adds more timeframes, more order types, and supports a broader range of asset classes including stocks and futures. Both come with the same spreads and execution standards at GCI.

Yes. You can request a new account on a different platform at any time from your client portal, and transfer funds between your accounts instantly without fees.

Maximum leverage is 400:1 on currencies and 20:1 on individual shares. You can request a lower leverage cap from your client portal if you prefer a more conservative margin profile.

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