GCC investing offers a variety of account types designed to meet the needs of different traders. Heres a breakdown of the available account types:
| Account Type | Minimum Deposit | Spreads | Commission | Leverage | Target User Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $25 | Competitive | None | 1:500 | Beginners |
| Pro | $1,000 | Lower spreads | Yes | 1:500 | Intermediate to advanced |
| Zero | $2,500 | Raw spreads | Yes | 1:500 | Professional traders |
| Islamic | $25 | Similar to Standard | None | 1:500 | Muslim traders |
| Demo | Virtual funds | Similar to live | None | 1:500 | Beginners and testers |
| Feature | Standard Account | Pro Account | Zero Account | Islamic Account | Demo Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $25 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $25 | Virtual funds |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Typical Spreads | Competitive | Lower | Raw | Similar to Standard | Similar to live |
| Commission Fees | None | Yes | Yes | None | None |
| Lot Size | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Available Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 |
| Execution Type | Market | Market | ECN | Market | Market |
| Islamic Account Availability | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Swap-Free Options | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Demo Account Features | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Standard Account:
Low minimum deposit.
User-friendly for beginners.
Access to a variety of instruments.
Pro Account:
Lower trading costs for active traders.
Enhanced trading conditions.
Access to advanced trading tools.
Zero Account:
Ideal for scalpers and high-frequency trading.
Transparent pricing with no markups.
Suitable for professional traders.
Islamic Account:
Complies with Islamic finance principles.
No interest charges.
Accessible for Muslim traders.
Demo Account:
Risk-free trading environment.
Ideal for practice and strategy testing.
Access to all trading instruments.
Standard Account:
Higher spreads compared to Pro and Zero accounts.
Limited features for advanced traders.
Pro Account:
Higher minimum deposit requirement.
Commission fees may deter some traders.
Zero Account:
High minimum deposit.
More suited for experienced traders.
Islamic Account:
Limited availability for non-Muslim traders.
May have fewer features compared to other accounts.
Demo Account:
No real money involved, which may not reflect real trading conditions.
Limited duration before expiry.
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