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  • Commission-free micro CFDs from 8p per point: UK100, US30, GER30
  • Start small: Trade now with a £50 Mini Account
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A single account. Multiple markets

With FXCM, you can tap into many markets to find trading opportunities. You enjoy access to a variety of products like:

Forex

  • EUR/USD
  • USD/JPY
  • GBP/USD
  • USD/CHF

Indices

  • GER30
  • NAS100
  • SPX500
  • UK100

Commodities

  • GOLD
  • SILVER
  • OIL
  • COPPER

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Trading Guides

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    Prepare for market events like NFP as soon as they hit the wire.

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    FXCM: A leading spread bet, CFD and Forex provider

    Around the world, FXCM offices provide spread bet, forex and CFD trading services.

    We're here for you. Our customer service has won many regional and international awards for being there when you need us, 24/7. Plus, we pride ourselves on meeting strict regulatory and financial standards, so you can feel comfortable as you trade global markets.

    So, whether you're new to online trading or you're an experienced investor, FXCM has customisable account types and services for all levels of retail traders. Join FXCM traders around the world.

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    1 In some instances, accounts for clients of certain intermediaries are subject to a markup.

    Average Spreads: Time-weighted average spreads are derived from tradable prices at FXCM from April 1,2017 to June 30,2017. The spread figures are for informational purposes only. FXCM is not liable for errors, omissions or delays or for actions relying on this information.

    Live Spreads Widget: Dynamic live spreads are the best available prices from FXCM’s No Dealing Desk execution. When static spreads are displayed, the figures are time-weighted averages derived from tradable prices at FXCM from 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017. Spreads shown are available on Standard and Active Trader commission-based accounts. Spreads are variable and are subject to delay. The spread figures are for informational purposes only. FXCM is not liable for errors, omissions or delays, or for actions relying on this information.

    Mini Accounts: Mini accounts offer 18 CFD instruments and up to 21 currency pairs. Mini accounts default to Dealing Desk execution where price arbitrage strategies are prohibited. FXCM determines, at its sole discretion, what encompasses a price arbitrage strategy. Mini accounts utilising prohibited strategies may be switched to No Dealing Desk execution. Mini accounts offer spreads plus mark-up pricing. Spreads are variable and are subject to delay. Experienced traders can trade Mini Accounts with up to 200:1 leverage. Traders that are new to FX and CFD trading will be defaulted to 50:1 leverage. Mini accounts with equity greater than 20,000 CCY may be switched to a Standard account with 100:1 leverage, No Dealing Desk execution, and commission based pricing.

    Spread Betting: FXCM UK offers tax exempt spread betting accounts exclusively to UK and Ireland residents. Residents of other countries are NOT eligible. Spread betting is not intended for distribution to, or use by any person in any country and jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
     
    Spread Betting is an option on both Mini and Standard account types. Spread Betting accounts offer spread plus mark-up pricing only, regardless of account type. Spreads are variable and are subject to delay.