Spreads & Margins

GCI OFFERS THE MOST COMPETITIVE SPREADS IN THE INDUSTRY.

All products are commission-free.

*The spreads shown above are typical spreads available under normal market conditions. Please note that spreads depend on current market conditions and they may vary causing the spreads to be narrower or wider.

MARGIN REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES

GCI's margin requirements are the most advantageous in the industry:

ActTrader Account

5% on individual shares, $25 per lot on Forex instruments. Click here for exact margin requirements on each product.

MetaTrader Account

$250 per lot on Forex, $25 per 0.1 lots.  Equivalent to approximately 0.25% margin or 400:1 leverage.  5% on individual shares.  About 1% for indices and commodities. Click here for exact margin requirements on each product.

GCI is able to maintain these low margin requirements by enabling automatic liquidation of positions once a margin call is reached.  This policy also provides for the protection of client account balances in the event of rapid price movements.

A margin call is reached if a client's account equity falls below the required margin.  For example, in an ICTS Forex account, if a client has 10 lots of open positions a margin call will occur if account equity drops below $500.  At this point, some or all of the client's open positions will be closed immediately at current prices.

Traders are also able to monitor both usable margin and used margin in real-time from the "Account Information" window of the online trading platform.  Positions will be automatically closed once usable margin drops below zero.  

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GCI encourages clients to avoid margin calls by either using stop loss orders or maintaining adequate funds in the account relative to position size.

More on CFD Margins

Share CFDs are traded in lots that are equivalent in size to 100 shares each.  For example, a trader can purchase 1 lot of a CFD on IBM at $90, for a total position value of $9,000.  The required margin for this trade is $450. Indices, Forex and Commodities are traded in "lots". Please see specifications for further information on contract sizes.

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High Risk Trading Warning:

Our services include products that are traded on margin and carry a risk of losing all your initial deposit. Before deciding on trading on margin products you should consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance and your level of experience on these products. Trading with high leverage level can either be against you or for you. Margin products may not be suitable for everyone and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. You should be aware of all the risks associated in regards to products that are traded on margin and seek independent financial advice, if necessary. Please read GCI's Risk Disclosure statement.

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GCI Financial Limited is incorporated in Saint Lucia with the registration number 2023-00048.

The website www.gcitrading.com is operated by GCI Financial Limited.
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Important:

GCI Financial LTD does not offer its services if you are a citizen or resident of any of the following countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Libya, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen, Uganda or the United States of America. This list is not exhaustive and we may in our sole discretion decide to discontinue or restrict our services in other countries at any time and without prior notice.