Forex
Trade 40+ forex pairs with 30:1 leverage1 on our advanced trading platform, or by integrating with TradingView or on MT4. Attractive spreads and reduced costs for Active Traders2.
Discover the world of online trading: Trade 3000+ instruments with Low Spreads
- Zero commission* and No hidden fees on your trades
- World-class customer support trusted by thousands of traders
- Wide range of platforms to suit your trading style
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Markets to Trade
Shares
Over 3,000 shares CFDs on our Trading Station platform, including the big names like Tesla, Apple and Meta and numerous small cap stocks, across a wide variety of sectors.
Indices and ETFs
All the major indices from around the world, including NASDAQ, S&P, US30, UK100 and Germany 30. Add ETFs to your portfolio so you can trade bundles of aggregated stocks across specific industries.
Commodities
All the frequently traded commodities, including Crude Oil, Gold, Silver, corn, sugar and many more.
Investing vs Online CFD trading
Investing and CFD trading are two distinct ways to trade on the global financial markets.
Learn what the main differences between the two are and discover their unique benefits.
| Investing | Online CFD trading | |
|---|---|---|
 Ownership of the asset | When you invest in a financial instrument, such as stocks, bonds or ETF, you buy it and take full ownership of it | With CFDs, you are speculating on the price movements of an underlying asset without taking ownership of the asset itself. |
 Leverage | With traditional investing, you pay the full price of the asset upfront. | Because CFDs are derivatives traded on margin, often referred to as leverage, when you open a position, you put down only a fraction of the price of that asset |
 Short Selling | When you invest in an asset, you add it to your portfolio. You can later on sell it and realize a profit or loss depending on the changes in the market | CFD trading enables you to profit from both rising and falling markets. In other words, you can take a "long" position (buy) when you anticipate the price will increase or a "short" position (sell) when you expect the price to decline. Please note there is no guarantee that trading will result in profits or not result in losses. |
 Short/Long term strategy | Investing on the other hand is considered a long-term strategy, aiming to generate returns over an extended period of time. | CFD trading is often used as short-term strategy focused on taking advantage of both raising and falling markets |
Wide range of platforms to suit your trading style
As a trader at FXCM you have a wide range of desktop, web and mobile trading platforms to choose from, including our own Trading Station platform, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and Capitalise AI.
Trading station Desktop & Web
Our own Trading Station 3.0 is a powerful trading platform equipped with easy-to-use charts and numerous indicators. Set up watchlists, backtest price action and choose from a range of order types.
Trading Station Mobile
Trade from the palm of your hand using the mobile version of Trading Station. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to check and place trades while on the go.
TradingView
One of the most popular trading tools among traders. TradingView's charts, tools and social space offer a great all-round trading experience.
MetaTrader4 on Mac, Windows & Android
The MT4 trading platform is trusted by experienced and novice traders for its proven reliability and functionalities.
Why traders love FXCM
FXCM is a Global Forex Broker with more than 20 years of experience. Our mission is to provide you with a reliable trading experience and outstanding client support, so you can trade with confidence on our platforms.
How to start trading Forex with FXCM
Step 1
Go to trading platform
After you've logged in to your account, go to your trading platform to see what the market is doing.
Step 2
Look for a set-up
Search the list of FX pairs and pull up a chart to check for price action.
Step 3
Place an order
Once you've identified a potentially good set-up, go on the order ticket and click buy or sell.
Not ready to trade on a live account?
A demo account is a great place to learn without risking any of your own money. Start with £50,000 of virtual money and transfer your best strategies to a live account.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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How do I open an account with FXCM?
Simply follow the link below to begin your application by providing us with a few personal details, together with a couple of verification documents. Once confirmed, usually within 48 hours, you can explore our platform and start trading.
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How do I deposit funds into my account?
Most traders deposit their funds via credit/debit card and wire transfer, although this may differ depending on your location. Once you've logged in to your account, simply head to 'Funds' > 'Deposit funds'
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What is the minimum deposit
The minimum deposit for an individual account via credit/debit is 50 CCY*. If you are depositing by wire, there is no minimum amount.
*CCY: Abbreviation of currency.
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