Gain Capital FAQ

Who is GAIN Capital?
Why should I trade with GAIN?
What are your commissions and fees?
What are your trading hours?
What's the difference between the demo and the live trading platform?
How do I open an account with GAIN?
How do I fund my account?



Who is GAIN Capital?
GAIN Capital was launched in February 2000 to offer internet-based foreign exchange dealing to institutional investors, money managers, and private investors. Today, GAIN Capital is a respected market maker in foreign exchange and provider of innovative electronic trading solutions to institutions and partners worldwide.

Why should I trade with GAIN?
The two main benefits GAIN Capital offers over competing on-line FX brokers are (1) the ability to deal directly from real-time bid/ask quotes, and (2) the unparalleled professionalism and customer service provided by our team of experienced Wall Street professionals. See Why Deal with GAIN for the additional benefits of trading with GAIN.

What are your commissions and fees?
GAIN does not charge commissions. Prices quoted are inclusive of our normal dealing spreads, which are Interbank dealing spreads or less on all major currencies, including US Dollar, British Pound (Sterling), Japanese Yen, Euro, Swiss Franc, Canadian Dollar, and Australian Dollar.

What are your trading hours?
GAIN traders are available 24 hours daily from 5:00pm EST Sundays through 4:30pm EST on Fridays, including most U.S. Holidays.

What's the difference between the demo and the live trading platform?
The only difference is that there is no capital at risk when trading on the demo system. GAIN's demo system is fully functional and, more importantly, the bid/ask rates available in the demo system are the EXACT rates available to our live trading clients. The demo allows you to see firsthand the consistent Interbank dealing spreads offered by GAIN and sample the ability to deal instantly from live, streaming quotes.

How do I open an account with GAIN?
There are three convenient ways to open your GAIN Capital account.

• Apply Online
  The fastest account opening method available. Complete and submit your application online.

• Download and print an application
  Select your account type to receive a complete application in PDF format, along with easy to follow instructions. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDFs.

• Request an application by mail
  Click here and we'll send you a new account application packet via post. Or call us at 1.800.8.FOREX.8 (836-7398).

How do I fund my account?
There are three convenient ways to fund your GAIN Capital account:

• Send funds via Wire Transfer from your Bank

• Mail us a Bank or Cashier's Check

• Mail us a Personal or Business Check
  We also accept non-US dollar deposits in Euros, Yen or Hong Kong Dollars via wire only. Non-US dollar deposits are converted into US dollars at competitive rates, and your account is funded with US dollars.

See Account Funding and Forms section for complete details.