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  • Spread betting

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    Minimum: 300 GBP to open

    Receive live client support, 24 hours
    a day by phone, chat, or e-mail.
    • No Re-quotes
    • No Capital Gains Taxes for UK Residents*
    • Never pay debit balance as a
      result of trading

    Important Spread Betting Information

    Spread betting is not being offered in any country outside the UK, or to non-UK residents. It is not intended for distribution to, or use by any person in any county or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.

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  • FX, Oil, Gold & Stock Indices

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    Minimum: 2000 EURO, GBP, USD to open

    Trade Oil, Gold, Stock Indices and Forex all on one platform.
    • No Re-quotes
    • Generous Leverage†
    • No Debit Balance Guarantee
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  • Standard Forex Account

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    Minimum: 2000 EURO, GBP, USD to open

    Receive live client support, 24 hours
    a day by phone, chat, or e-mail.
    • No Re-quotes
    • Forex spreads as low as 1 pip
    • Never pay debit balance as a
      result of trading
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  • MetaTrader 4

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    Minimum deposit of 2,000 USD, GBP, EURO, CAD, OR YEN

    FXCM supports this popular third party trading platform with our special MT4 account. Accepting ALL MT4 Expert Advisors.
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  • Active Trader

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    Minimum: 25,000 USD Deposit

    Trade with an edge. Active Trader provides
    level 2 type view of market depth with up to
    10 levels of price, liquidity information, and lower spreads than FXCM standard accounts. Lower commissions for high-volume trading.
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  • British Columbia residents are not eligible to apply with FXCM.
    Consider opening an account with MFGlobalFX. Learn More ‡

    ‡ You will be redirected to a site monitored and controlled by MF Global FX and therefore FXCM is not responsible for the content provided.

  • You must apply for an account through FXCM Australia Limited.
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  • You must apply for an account through FXCM Italy, a branch of Forex Capital Markets LTD.
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  • You may apply for an account through FXCM Australia Limited.
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* Profits derived from spread betting are free of all UK capital gains taxes. Applicability of tax benefits is subject to status and nation of residency. Tax law can change and may differ according to your personal circumstances.

† Without proper risk management, currency trading has a high degree of leverage which can lead to large losses as well as gains.

Notice
This product summary should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Business. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this guide, this information is subject to change, often without notice, and therefore is for guidance only. If you ever have any questions please contact FXCM directly.

Risk Warning
Contract for Difference and margin foreign exchange trading carries a high risk to your capital. You may win or lose many times your original stake. Only trade with money you can afford to lose. Make sure you fully understand the risks involved and take advice if necessary. Contracts for Difference and margin foreign exchange trading may not be suitable for all customers.

FXCM CFD products are not offered in any way in connection with, or with the endorsement of the relevant underlying exchange. The use of the word futures contract and relevant exchange by FXCM is simply in order to indicate the characteristics of the product on offer and the characteristics of the service.