Gain Capital enhances CFD offerings

Gain Capital a NYSE listed FX broker has been strengthening its position as a multi asset global brokerage. The firm has been increasing its global foot print outside its headquarters fo US and with the introduction of new traders it has expanded its CFD instrument list.

The firm now offers copper, natural gas, heating oil, sugar, cotton, corn, wheat, and soybeans.

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“Our new commodity CFDs are the direct result of client feedback, and demonstrate our clients’ desire to trade a variety of markets in addition to forex,” said Samantha Roady, EVP, GAIN Capital. “Clients trading these new markets will be supported by FOREX.com’s robust research, competitive pricing, and high execution quality.”

FOREX.com now offers trading in more than 70 markets, including forex, indices, and commodities.

The CFD announcement follows this week’s release of a new version of the company’s award winning FOREXTrader PRO platform, featuring enhanced charting and analytical tools, support for automated trading strategies, and fully integrated research and trade ideas.

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