Please note that many inquiries can be answered by viewing the below Frequently Asked Questions. 

What products can be traded on GCI's Share CFD trading platform?

What is the "registration key" that I need to login with GCI's windows-based software?

What are the commissions charged by GCI?

What products can be traded on GCI's Standard Forex and Mini Forex platforms?

What are the trading hours for each product?

How do I open a Live account?

I already have a GCI account (Mini Forex, Standard Forex, or Share CFD), and want to open a second account of the same or different type.  What do I need to do?

How does GCI make money without charging a commission?

Is GCI Financial Ltd licensed as a broker?

How do I know my funds are safe once I make a deposit with GCI?

What does GCI offer that other online brokers do not?

How do I withdraw funds from my account?

How do I add funds to my account?

How can I find out more about how to trade and the meaning of certain terms?

What are the account opening minimums?

What are the margin requirements?

I am a U.S. citizen and/or resident.  Is there anything I can do to get an account opened with GCI?

What are GCI's compliance procedures for opening accounts and accepting funds?
 

What products can be traded on GCI's Share CFD trading platform?
Stock market indices, individual stocks, Forex, and major commodities like crude oil.  A complete list is located on the Specifications page.

What is the "registration key" that I need to login to GCI's windows-based software?
The registration key is GCI, entered as shown below:

What are the commissions and fees charged by GCI?
All trading with GCI is commission free (zero commissions).  There can be a small cost of carry for holding positions overnight, as described on our interest page.

What products can be traded on GCI's Standard FX and Mini FX platforms?
15 major currency pairs, gold, silver, and major equity indices.  A complete list, along with spreads on each product, is located on the currencies page.

What are the trading hours for each product?
Forex and certain CFD products, like S&P 500, can be traded 24 hours a day.  Exact hours for each product are specified in the trading User Manual.  GCI's dealing hours are from 6:30PM EST Sunday night through 4PM EST Friday afternoon. 

How do I open a Live account?
Click here and follow the instructions. 

How does GCI make money without charging a commission?
The same way that banks have made money dealing in foreign exchange for decades without commissions - GCI is a primary market maker and seeks to capture a portion of the bid/ask spread (the difference between the buy and sell price).  The same costs of trading apply to traditional futures trading, but there are more parties involved:  the futures exchange and floor brokers profit from the bid/ask spread, while the FCM keeps the commission and shares it with any Introducing brokers.  GCI does not use an exchange and therefore does not need the extra fees to be profitable.

Is GCI Financial Ltd licensed as a broker?
Yes.  GCI Financial Ltd's objects of incorporation allow it to deal in shares, futures, options, commodities, and securities; registration number 489574. Click here for details from our Memorandum of Association.

How do I know my funds are safe once I make a deposit with GCI?
GCI Financial Ltd maintains a rigorous policy of holding client funds in separate bank accounts from firm operating capital.  These funds are never commingled and GCI ensures daily that client liabilities are fully funded.  In addition, GCI Financial Ltd boasts a balance sheet with more than $1,000,000 in net capital - far in excess of net capital requirements imposed on licensed brokerage firms in either the United States or the United Kingdom.  Please see funds for more details.

What does GCI offer that other online brokers do not?
We believe that low cost of trading, safety of funds, excellence of trading software, quality of execution, and breadth of product offerings are the primary features that set us apart from our peers.  GCI has the widest range of products (currencies as well as S&P500, Dow Jones, Shares, and Commodities) offered at zero commissions with margin requirements of only a fraction of what the exchanges or other brokers charge.   In addition, client confidentiality and a tax-free jurisdiction are unique GCI benefits.  Please see The GCI Advantage for more details.

How do I withdraw funds from my account?
Via faxed request, which can be downloaded from our Withdrawal page.   Withdrawal requests are processed within two business days of receiving this form, although usually the same day.  You can receive funds in any major currency via bank wire transfer.

How do I add funds to my account?
Via bank wire transfer or credit card.  Please see our Deposits page for details.  

How can I get training or background information on the Forex markets?
Please see www.gcitrading.com/training.

What are the account opening minimums?
CFD Account:  $2,000
Standard FX Account:  $2,000
Mini FX Account:  $500

What are the margin requirements?
CFD Account:  $500 per lot
Standard FX Account:  $500 per lot
Mini FX Account:  $50 per lot

I am a U.S. citizen and/or resident.  Is there anything I can do to get an account opened with GCI?  Unfortunately, No.  None of GCI's products or services are available to US citizens or to US residents, regardless of other factors or circumstances. 

What are GCI's compliance procedures for opening accounts and accepting funds?
GCI has strict guidelines for account openings and handling of client funds.  At a minimum, no third party payments are permitted and acceptable identification must be provided in order to open an account.  Additional safeguards are in place and are detailed at www.gcitrading.com/kyc.  These measures help maintain the integrity of the financial services industry and allow GCI to provide the highest level of ongoing service to its clientele.