Professional Accounts

Maximum market flexibility and trading opportunities with our Professional Account

As a GTCM client, you have the option to choose between a Retail and a Professional trading account.
The Professional Account is for investors who wish to trade with higher leverage, 0% margin close-out and take advantage of promotions and special offers.
Keep in mind that in order to qualify for the Professional Account you need to have experience, knowledge and be able to make your own investment decisions and understand the risks involved.
As a Professional Client you also accept to waive some of the protections under the rules of business conduct, including the right to compensation under the Investor Compensation Fund and the right to address a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman. Retail Clients may also request to be treated as Professional if the relevant criteria are fulfilled. Please refer to our Client Categorisation policy for more information.

For a Professional Account you need to meet at least two of the following requirements:

1. You have carried out transactions, in significant size, on the relevant market at an average frequency of 10 per quarter over the previous four quarters.

2. The size of your financial instrument portfolio, defined as including cash deposits and financial instruments, exceeds EUR 500,000.

3. You work/have worked in the financial sector for at least one year in a professional position, which requires knowledge of the transactions or services envisaged.