GMI Information

GMI (Global Market Index) is a forex and CFD broker that offers trading services to retail and institutional clients. It was established in 2009 and registered in Saint Lucia. The broker is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. GMI offers a range of trading instruments, including gold, oil, silver, forex, indices, and stock CFDs via the MT4, MT5 and GMI Edge platforms.

Pros & Cons

Is GMI Legit?

GMI is a regulated forex broker, licensed by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom with license no.677530, which provides some level of safety and security for traders. However, it is important to note that regulation does not guarantee the complete safety of funds and trading with any broker carries a level of risk.

Market Instruments

GMI offers popular markets across different asset classes, including gold, oil, silver, forex, indices, and stock CFDs. Other assets like cryptocurrencies, bonds, options, and ETFs are not available.

Account Types

GMI offers four types of accounts, ECN, Cent, Standard, and Standard Bonus, with a minimum deposit requirement of 15 USD.

Leverage

GMI offers different maximum leverage ratios for different account types.

It is important to keep in mind that the greater the leverage, the greater the risk of losing your deposited capital. The use of leverage can both work in your favour and against you.

Spreads & Commissions

The ECN account charges a commission fee of $4 per lot, while the other accounts do not charge commissions. GMI offers very low spreads, starting from 0.0. Below are the specific spreads for different trading instruments.

Trading Platforms

GMI offers its clients three choices of trading platforms, the popular MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and its proprietary GMI EDGE. Both MT4 and MT5 are equipped with a variety of tools and features for technical analysis, order management, and customization. They also support automated trading with the use of Expert Advisors (EAs). GMI EDGE can be downloaded through Android and Web devices.

Copy Trading

GMI offers copy trading features that allow traders to copy the strategies of successful traders. This enables traders to learn from experienced individuals and potentially benefit from their proven track records. GMI's copy trading platform promotes knowledge sharing and community-driven trading in a simple and accessible manner.

FAQs

Is GMI regulated?

Yes. GMI operates legally, and it is regulated by FCA in the UK.

Does GMI offer demo accounts?

Yes. GMI offers demo accounts with $10,000 virtual capital.

Does GMI offer industry-standard MT4 & MT5?

Yes. Both MT4 and MT5 are available.

What is the minimum deposit for GMI?

15 USD.

Is GMI a good broker for beginners?

Yes. Overall GMI is a good choice for beginners because it offers a wide variety of trading assets with competitive trading conditions on the leading MT4 and MT5 platforms. Also, it offers demo accounts that allow traders to practice trading without risking any real money.

Risk Warning

Online trading carries substantial risk, potentially leading to the total loss of invested funds.

INVAST Information

Invast, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a prominent financial services firm specializing in online trading. The company offers a range of services, including margin FX, CFDs, and automated trading solutions. INVAST currently operates under the Financial Services Agency (FSA).

Pros and Cons

Is INVAST Legit?

INVAST is regulated by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), holding a Retail Forex License (No.26).

Regulated Country	Regulated Authority	Regulatory Status	Regulated Entity	License Type	License Number
	Financial Services Agency (FSA)	Regulated	INVAST Securities Co., Ltd	Retail Forex License	関東財務局長（金商）第26号

What Can I Trade on INVAST?

INVAST offers tradable products including forex and ETFs.

Account Type

INVAST offers both personal accounts and a corporate account.

Leverage

INVAST offers various leverage rates.

Personal account leverage: 25x course, 10x course, 5x course, and 1x course.

There is only one corporate account: leverage course.

Fees

Spreads are determined by the Tokyo Financial Exchange.

For details, please visit the website of the Tokyo Financial Exchange.

Trading fees are usually JPY 330. But there are exceptions:

• More than 1,000 sheets: A reduced fee of JPY 88 applies if more than 1,000 sheets are traded in a month.
• More than 3,000 sheets: An even further reduced fee (or no fee) applies if more than 3,000 sheets are traded in a month.

Plus, accrued fee will be deducted from the margin deposit amount at the end of trading on the 1st.

Trading Platform

Click 365 is Invast Securities' proprietary online trading platform designed for Japanese retail investors.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Traders can make a deposit through a bank counter, ATM, or online banking.

• Fees forDeposits Fees for depositing money into your trading account will be waived if you use the instant deposit service.

  If you do not use the instant deposit service and make a regular transfer, you will be responsible for the transfer fee of each financial institution.

• Fees for Withdrawals Fees for withdrawals from your trading account will be borne by Invast Securities (free of charge for you).