You can fund your account via the GP Hub. Click the 'Payments' tab on the left sidebar and select “Deposit” from the list of tabs available. You'll be able to deposit from there.

To see our deposit options, visit our funding page to see the list of deposit options available in your region.

At Global Prime, we pride ourselves on making trading accessible to everyone, so we have zero minimum deposit requirements.

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You can submit a withdrawal from within the GP Hub. Click on the "Payments" tab on the left sidebar and select "Withdrawal" from the list of options available.

For more information about withdrawals and processing time, visit our funding page.

Forex is the term used to describe the 'Foreign Exchange Market, which is considered the most liquid financial market in the world. Trading forex involves buying one currency by exchanging it for another currency, the price of which is determined by supply and demand. Currency products are traded as pairs in which currencies are weighted against one another.

For instance, AUD/USD is the Australian dollar weighted against the US dollar. If you were to buy 1 lot of AUD/USD you would be buying 100,000 Australian dollars by delivering the equivalent (roughly 65,000 in US dollars.)

Trading a leveraged product means that you have access to far more buying power within the market than your actual balance would allow. Accordingly, a "down payment" or "collateral" of sort is required in order for us to provide you the leverage you wish to trade with. This "collateral" is what is referred to as margin. Visit our Margins page for more information.

We offer competitive leverage rates which are determined by the Global Prime entity you register with. See our leverage here.

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The Forex market trades almost 24 hours a day 5 days a week from Monday to Friday. The hours are 5pm ET/EDT (New York) on Sunday afternoon/evening to 4:59pm ET/EDT (New York) on Friday afternoon/evening.

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Global Primes charts are set to GMT +3 (DST) / GMT + 2 (non DST).

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We only charge commissions on FX, Metals, and Crypto (0.1% on crypto trades). Our commissions start at USD $7 per 1 lot round turn. We do not charge commissions on Oil, Bonds, Commodities and Index instruments.

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At Global Prime, you can trade FX CFDs on MT5 PC, MT5 Mac, MT5 Mobile, MT4 PC, MT4 Mac, MT4 Mobile or MT4 Webtrader. We'll also be introducing more platforms in the coming year such as TradingView.

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Global Prime has some of the tightest Forex spreads in the world. You can find the average spreads across our range of Forex on our "Trading Conditions" page.

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On FX CFD pairs, the maximum lot size per trade that can be executed is 1000 lots.

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The minimum trade size that can be executed on FX CFDs is 0.01 lots.

When you typically buy crypto you cannot take a leveraged position or go short. You usually just buy the asset. However, when you trade a Crypto CFD, because you are trading the derivative of the asset, you can short it without first holding it. The other major benefit is that with a Crypto CFD you can use leverage^ to increase your position size without needing more capital.

At Global Prime we believe that traders should not have to pay exorbitant amounts to trade, so crypto traders only pay 0.1% commissions per trade.

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Each day at 0:00 MetaTrader server time, there will be an overnight financing charge to keep your position open. This is updated daily and available in your MetaTrader platform.

When you are trading a Crypto CFDs you will not receive any staking rewards, similar to if you were trading the raw asset. In crypto, staking awards are only given to assets that are staked on chain.

Yes! You can get your feet wet trading with a Global Prime demo account. Simply sign in to your GP Hub and open a Demo account.

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If the trade was open prior to the ex-dividend date, then the client would be eligible for a dividend payment. For example, if we assume that the ex-dividend date for NAS100 Index is on the 15th May 2022. The owner of the CFD must have an open position for Index NAS100 before the 15th May 2022 and it must remain open until the 15th May 2022 in order to receive the dividend. The owner (long position) of the CFD will receive the dividend while a seller (short position) will pay the dividend.

Index CFDs are cash instruments and subject to daily rollover fees. 3 day CFD financing is applied to open positions on Friday to cover the weekend (as opposed to 3 day FX swaps applied on Wednesday rollover).

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Our CFD prices come from our stack of non-bank market makers who derive prices by way of a fair value estimate of the price in the underlying market (crypto, indices, stocks etc) whilst accounting for factors such as their exposure and hedging requirements.

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Indices are a measurement of the price performance of a basket of stocks from an exchange. For instance, the AUS200 follows the 200 largest companies on the Australian Stock Exchange and the US500 tracks the largest 500 companies by market cap on the following exchanges; NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOE. Our index CFDs are derivative securities that track the underlying markets as well as the pricing from our CFD providers and enable clients to speculate on price movements without having to actually own the actual futures product.

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CFD trading is extremely risky. As you are trading a leveraged product, you will have the ability to open positions that are far larger than your account balance. Accordingly, it is possible to lose more than your account balance.

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We offer competitive leverage rates which are determined by the Global Prime entity you register with. See our leverage here.

Market conditions will vary outside of market hours and the spreads on these products may widen. The underlying market that Index CFDs are based on can be closed or become less liquid. CFD providers are able to offer a fair value estimate of where the futures market would be, enabling 24h pricing. Please be wary of this and ensure that you are aware of the increased volatility present outside of market hours.

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As with all CFD products, positions held overnight (17:00 ET/EDT) will be charged or paid a swap/financing fee.

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The maximum that can be traded in a single trade is 1000 lots. To trade more, you'll need to make a separate trade.

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The minimum lot size that can be traded on Index CFDs is 0.10 lots except for US500, JPN 225 and HK50, which have a 1 lot minimum.

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Market hours for indices varies depending on the Index being traded, please see the table above for the market hours relating to the Index you’d like to trade.

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One index point is equal to 1 unit of base currency. For instance, one index point of the UK100 is equal to 1 GBP whereas 1 index point of the NAS100 is = to 1 USD.

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Global Prime has some of the tightest CFD spreads in the world. The average spread on indices can be found at the following link: spread and conditions.

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Yes, dividend payments are adjusted after the fact and are either charged or credited to your account depending on your position - usually on the day following the ex-dividend date.

If the trade was open prior to the ex-dividend date, then the client would be eligible for a dividend payment. For example, if we assume that the ex-dividend date for NAS100 Index is on the 15th May 2022. The owner of the CFD must have an open position for Index NAS100 before the 15th May 2022 and it must remain open until the 15th May 2022 in order to receive the dividend. The owner (long position) of the CFD will receive the dividend while a seller (short position) will pay the dividend.

Index CFDs are cash instruments and subject to daily rollover fees. 3 day CFD financing is applied to open positions on Friday to cover the weekend (as opposed to 3 day FX swaps applied on Wednesday rollover).

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Our CFD prices come from our stack of non-bank market makers who derive prices by way of a fair value estimate of the price in the underlying market (crypto, indices, stocks etc) whilst accounting for factors such as their exposure and hedging requirements.

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Indices are a measurement of the price performance of a basket of stocks from an exchange. For instance, the AUS200 follows the 200 largest companies on the Australian Stock Exchange and the US500 tracks the largest 500 companies by market cap on the following exchanges; NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOE. Our index CFDs are derivative securities that track the underlying markets as well as the pricing from our CFD providers and enable clients to speculate on price movements without having to actually own the actual futures product.

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CFD trading is extremely risky. As you are trading a leveraged product, you will have the ability to open positions that are far larger than your account balance. Accordingly, it is possible to lose more than your account balance.

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We offer competitive leverage rates which are determined by the Global Prime entity you register with. See our leverage here.

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Market conditions will vary outside of market hours and the spreads on these products may widen. The underlying market that Index CFDs are based on can be closed or become less liquid. CFD providers are able to offer a fair value estimate of where the futures market would be, enabling 24h pricing. Please be wary of this and ensure that you are aware of the increased volatility present outside of market hours.

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As with all CFD products, positions held overnight (17:00 ET/EDT) will be charged or paid a swap/financing fee.

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The maximum that can be traded in a single trade is 1000 lots. To trade more, you'll need to make a separate trade.

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The minimum lot size that can be traded on Index CFDs is 0.10 lots except for US500, JPN 225 and HK50, which have a 1 lot minimum.

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The market hours for indices follows the underlying market from which they are based. For instance, US500 will follow the NYSE market hours whereas the ASX will follow the Australian market hours. For more information Market Hours  page.

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One index point is equal to 1 unit of base currency. For instance, one index point of the UK100 is equal to 1 GBP whereas 1 index point of the NAS100 is = to 1 USD.

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Global Prime has some of the tightest CFD spreads in the world. The average spread on indices can be found at the following link: spread and conditions.

Yes, dividend payments are adjusted after the fact and are either charged or credited to your account depending on your position - usually on the day following the ex-dividend date.

The Commodities markets such as Gold and Oil are popular with traders due to their trending nature and sometimes rapid moves resulting from geopolitical and economic risks and uncertainty, as well as sudden dramatic shifts in supply and demand. This potential for high volatility and large price moves combined with 24/5 trading, and generous trading conditions, has made the commodities market a place of risk and reward for the advanced trader.

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Trading commodity CFDs with Global Prime is very much like trading FX. Instead of buying or selling an amount of base currency against a counter currency, you are buying or selling a number of units of a commodity against the US dollar. For example, one contract of XAUUSD is 100 ounces of Gold while one contract of XTIUSD is 100 barrels of West Texas Intermediate crude oil. Commodities trade almost 24/5, have overnight financing and do not expire.

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Gold, silver, WTI crude, Brent crude, platinum, palladium, copper, natural gas, cotton, corn, coffee, sugar, orange juice, soybean, wheat.

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Pricing of Energies - Our Energy CFDs are continuous pricing, i.e. non-expiring products that aim to deliver a fair value estimation of the spot energy price, based on a weighted average (according to time of expiry) of the front month and back month futures contracts.

Pricing of Copper and Soft Commodities such as Cotton, Corn, Coffee, etc., (anything grown instead of mined) represent an average of the listed futures contract, e.g. the spot price for USDX in August would encompass the value of the futures contract which expires in September as well as the contract that expires in December.

No. All commodity trading is available only as a CFD, that is a non-deliverable, cash settled product.

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WTI is the spot energy product that follows the West Texas Intermediate blend. Colloquially, WTI crude refers to the price of the New York Mercantile Exchange WTI crude oils futures contract.

UK oil or Brent Crude oil generally refers to the price of the ICE Brent Crude Oil futures contract.

No, our Energy CFDs are continuous pricing, i.e. non-expiring products that aim to deliver a fair value estimation of the spot energy price, based on a weighted average (according to time of expiry) of the front month and back month futures contracts.

Calculation: (price of contract 'a' X days remaining in the contract) + (price of contract 'b' X days remaining in the contract) / total days. Liquidity providers also consider variables like liquidity and volatility of underlying markets and adjust prices accordingly.

US Share CFDs let you trade the price movements of US stocks like Apple, Tesla, and Amazon—without owning the shares. Go long or short, use leverage, and react fast to market events like earnings and Fed announcements. You’re in control of every move.

The minimum lot size required to place a trade is 0.1.

You don’t need to buy full shares. Trade fractions—down to two decimal places. Whether you want 0.3 of a Tesla share or 1.75 of Google, you can size your trade to fit your strategy and capital.

Leverage is flexible based on if you're an Australian Retail or Pro Client.

• AU Retail: 1:5
• AU Pro: 1:20

Scale up for bigger positions or dial it down—your call.

Trade on MT5 - the industry-leading platform with multi asset access, powerful tools, customisable charts, expert advisors, and mobile compatibility. Your strategy, your setup, your screen.

TradingView coming soon.

$0 commissions. Tiny spreads (not fixed, spreads are calculated and refreshed based on market conditions). Minimum spread starts from $0.04.

No surprises. What you see is what you pay. Our pricing is built for active traders who want clarity and edge.

Absolutely. If you think a stock will rise, go long. If you think it’ll drop, go short. With CFDs, you’re trading both ways - up or down, it’s all opportunity.

Yes. We’re regulated and licensed in Australia to provide financial services under Australian Financial Services License No. 385620. Client funds are held in segregated Tier-1 bank accounts. Plus, we offer negative balance protection for Australian Retail clients.

At Global Prime, we pride ourselves on making trading accessible to everyone, so we have zero minimum deposit requirements.

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Yes! You can get your feet wet trading with a Global Prime demo account. Simply sign in to your GP Hub and open a Demo account.

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You can fund your account via the GP Hub. Click the ‘Payments’ tab on the left sidebar and select “Deposit” from the list of tabs available. You’ll be able to deposit from there. To see our deposit options, visit our funding page to see the list of deposit options available in your region.

Each day at 0:00 MetaTrader server time, there will be an overnight financing charge to keep your position open. This is updated daily and available in your MetaTrader platform.

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You can submit a withdrawal from within the GP Hub. Click on the "Payments" tab on the left sidebar and select "Withdrawal" from the list of options available.

For more information about withdrawals and processing time, visit our funding page.

A demo account will enable you to view the range of financial markets available to you with Global Prime and get used to how they behave. You’ll be able to select the markets you want to keep an eye on and set alerts so you can react instantly to any price volatility. The demo account will also help you navigate, read and analyse price charts, and monitor open positions.

A demo trading account, trading simulator, or paper trading account is simply another name for the same thing.

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We are committed to transparency, and it is our mission to ensure that you are prepared for whatever your trading journey might lead you to. Just like anything else, demo trading has its drawbacks. Among them are the following:

You will not acquire the healthy anxiety you'll need to be a success in trading.

Even if you made money with a demo account, you won't necessarily be a skilled trader. When losses mean nothing in a controlled setting, your emotions around them and even earnings have little impact on your decisions. You must have practical experience in the real world to grasp and control the psychological aspect of trading.

You can become complacent or develop bad habits.

Demo accounts might give the impression that you have a lot of expertise. Traders find it difficult to master risk effectively with a demo account. The problem with fake money is that it also encourages them to take more risks than they would with actual cash. This way of trading might lead to undesirable financial behaviours.

You may not realise how you will really act when you're trading with your own money.

Cut your losses quickly and let your profits run! This is true, but in most cases, it's difficult to put into action with a real account. It's not easy to discover ideal entry points when trading but knowing when to get out is the most difficult part. When it comes to taking gains (which might lead to profits), it's a breeze, but when it comes time to take losses (which may lead to greater gains), things become more complicated.

In no way do we discourage you from creating a demo account! It is the best way to practice trading risk-free. Understanding the existing drawbacks will keep you safe from making mistakes along the way.

There is no minimum starting balance. We pride ourselves on making trading available to everyone, so we charge zero deposit fees and no required minimum account size.

You can find the download link for MT4 in the GP Hub under the Platforms tab or underneath the “create an account” button on the MT4 Desktop.

If you qualify for the Pro Account, all trading accounts under that profile (legal entity) will be changed to the Pro Account.

Every profile belonging to a different legal entity (unique Global Prime client) will need to be changed separately and undergo the same eligibility process.

All trading conditions should remain unchanged for Pro Account holders. The only difference to trading conditions will be the leverage.

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Pro Accounts can be opened for Individuals, Companies, Trust, and Joint accounts.

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Yes. Our high level of service to you will remain unchanged.

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Yes. Pro Accounts may lodge a dispute with AFCA. We have no control over AFCA’s approach to wholesale clients and whether they will accept a dispute or not.

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Yes, you can.

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For clients who nominate to do the wealth test to qualify for a Professional Account, a qualified accountant is required to certify this information as a requirement under the Corporations Act.

A qualified accountant is defined in s88B of the Corporations Act as a person meeting the criteria in a class declaration made by ASIC. Under our class order [CO 01/1256] you are a qualified accountant if you:

• belong to one of the following professional bodies at the declared membership classification,
• and you comply with your body's continuing professional education requirements.

Professional bodies include: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (formerly The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia), CPA Australia, Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

To align the daily chart candles with New York close (5pm ET), Global Prime server time and charts are GMT + 2 or GMT + 3 when daylight savings is in effect.

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Trading Hours - The foreign exchange market trades 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. This is from 5pm New York (ET) on Sunday through to 5pm New York on Friday. Global Prime quotes on most Forex pairs from the open on Sunday through to the close on Friday. The daily break time of Forex is 23:59-00:02 server time. During this time you are unable to trade. Prices are generally wide and erratic from the low liquidity arising from the end of day processes at all the major trading banks across the world.

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The market hours for indices follows the underlying market from which they are based. For instance, US500 will follow the NYSE market hours whereas the ASX will follow the Australian market hours. For more information Market Hours  page.

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Trading outside of market hours generally results in high spreads and increased volatility. This is primarily due to there being less liquidity available in the market during these times. Further, in the case of indices or commodity futures, these products are priced as fair value estimates of the futures underlying markets. Accordingly, after the underlying market closes, LP’s have to formulate a price that represents where the underlying market would be if it was still operating. During these times, there is nowhere for LP’s to hedge their exposure so to account for the increased risk, they must increase spreads to offset their exposure.

Generally speaking, times that involve increased spreads and scarce liquidity are indicative of a more volatile trading environment that carries an increased risk level.

Yes they do, these times are typically GMT +2 for non-daylight savings, and GMT+3 during the daylight savings period.

The swap rate that we provide to traders on Forex and Metal CFDs is determined primarily by the interbank interest rates, taking into account other factors such as the interest rate differential between currencies and liquidity in overnight funding markets.

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Global Prime’s Swap rates are derived from top non-bank market makers and liquidity providers who pull their data from interbank rates. Our ability to compare and contrast rates from different providers enables us to provide extremely competitive swap rates.

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Swaps are accumulated by leaving positions open past rollover or 5pm NYC EST/EDT. Swaps will be added/subtracted to open positions, affecting the unrealized net trading profit and loss. Swaps are realized once the positions are closed.

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Our swap rates are updated once to twice a week.

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Unfortunately, we do not provide historical data.

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To calculate swap rate you can use our trading calculator or follow the equation below:

FX: Pip value X Swap rate in points X exchange rate (if different to account currency)

Example: 0.24 lots AUDUSD (pip value = USD$2.40). Swap rate: 8.34.

Calculation: USD$2.40 X 0.834 = USD$2.00 (rounded from USD$2.0016)

CFD: Lot size x Swap fee (charged in underlying product currency/Margin currency)

Example: NAS100, long swap = -0.89

Calculation: 1 lot X 0.89 = USD89 cents

Global Prime offers world-class trading on such Platforms as MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 (available on PC, Mac and Android ) and WebTrader for MetaTrader 4 (allows trading directly from your browser on any device). We will also be introducing more platforms in the coming year such as TradingView.

Please note: The information provided is valid as of October 2024. Any information provided after this date may be subject to change, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information.

Global Prime allows EA’s on MT4 however, they must be managed entirely by the client. We cannot take responsibility for management or maintenance of EA’s or algorithms that are external to our offering.

MetaTrader 4 is available for Mac. You can download it here.

You can download MetaTrader 4 for iPhone/iPad  from the Apple Appstore.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a popular trading platform used by many forex and CFD (Contract For Difference) brokers. Some of the benefits of trading with MT4 include:

1. User-friendly interface: MT4 is easy to use, and its intuitive interface makes it simple for traders to place trades and manage their accounts
2. Advanced charting capabilities: MT4 provides a range of technical analysis tools and indicators, which enable traders to analyse market trends and make informed trading decisions.
3. Automated trading: MT4 allows traders to use expert advisors (EAs), which are automated trading systems that can analyse the markets and execute trades based on pre-defined rules.
4. Customisable platform: traders can customise their trading environment to suit their preferences and trading style.
5. Security: MT4 uses advanced encryption techniques to protect traders' data and transactions, providing a high level of security for traders.
6. Multi-device compatibility: MT4 is compatible with various devices, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, allowing traders to access their accounts and trade from anywhere, anytime. Overall, MT4 is a reliable and user-friendly platform that provides traders with a range of tools and features to help them trade effectively and efficiently.

WebTrader for MT4 is a convenient and flexible trading platform that allows traders to access MT4's features and tools from their web browser, making it accessible from anywhere, anytime. It offers the same advanced charting and technical analysis capabilities as the desktop version of MT4, making it a popular choice among traders who prefer a web-based trading platform. Learn more about Global Prime’s WebTrader here.

Yes, Global Prime offers demo accounts that allow traders to practice trading in a risk-free environment with virtual funds.

Global Prime provides access to a range of financial instruments, including Forex, Gold, Indices, Commodities, Oil, Bond CFDs, and Crypto CFDs.

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Yes, Global Prime offers customer support via email, phone, and live chat. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist traders with any questions or issues.

You can download and install the app across a number of app stores, including: Apple AppStore, Google Play, Tencent, AppChina, PP (Alibaba), Zhushou 360 and Lenovo.

Absolutely! You can subscribe to a number of Autochartist email alert services.

Yes you can. An unsubscribe link is available in all emails. Follow the link at the bottom of your email to unsubscribe.

View the getting started with Autochartist mobile app guide here.

Fill out the form above these FAQs and one of our account managers will reach out shortly with next steps.

You will receive rebates on almost all trading instruments excluding index CFDs.

The rebate amount varies depending on the size of the business.

Unfortunately, you may only sign up to one partnership program at a time.

Yes! Unlike other brokers, we don’t make you sign any exclusive partnerships with Global Prime. We believe in your freedom and ability to choose as IB or affiliate.

The timing of payments for Introducing Brokers, affiliates, and referrals may vary based on the specific program and when trading conditions have been met. Typically, Introducing Brokers receive their payment within 24 hours of a trade being executed, while affiliates and referrals may have to wait between 24-48 hours for their conditions to be fulfilled before receiving payment.

We believe that a trader should focus on their trading and not their broker. Our purpose is predicated on ensuring that our interests are aligned with yours. We believe wholeheartedly in the relationship being mutually beneficial and that ultimately, the broker serves the needs of the client above all else. How does this affect your trading? We believe that by taking the conflict of interest that arises from brokers profiting off client losses out of the equation, you can focus on your trading and not your broker. Accordingly, we have made it our mission to create an environment that is conducive to profitable trading as at the end of the day, when you win we win.

Talk to one of our support agents today and learn more about the Global Prime advantage.

Global Prime was founded in 2010.

The protection of your money is of paramount importance to Global Prime. All client money is managed in accordance with client money laws and kept separate from company funds.

Client money is held in segregated Client Trust Accounts with National Australia Bank (NAB) (AA rated Australian bank regulated by APRA and ASIC). Every financial services regulator enforces their own unique set of laws, rules and protections around client money. This means the Global Prime entity you are contracted with will determine the statutory protections afforded to your money held with us and what those funds can be used for.

The verification process typically takes a short amount of time. Around 95% of applications are reviewed and processed within an hour. However, some applications may require more time due to the complexity of the verification process.

The requirement to provide proof of address serves the purpose of ensuring that individuals engaging in financial activities are legitimate residents of the respective country or jurisdiction where those activities are conducted. This measure helps maintain the integrity of financial transactions.

If you've recently moved and haven't updated your proof of address, you can submit alternative documents as proof. Acceptable alternatives may include a rental agreement, a letter from your landlord confirming your new address, or an affidavit validating your recent change of address.

If your proof of address does not pass verification for any reason, you have options. You can try submitting a clearer scan of the document for a reevaluation. Alternatively, you may provide a second government-issued ID as an alternative means to successfully complete the verification process.

You should update your personal details whenever there is a change in your information. Additionally, we may periodically require you to confirm your personal information as part of our ongoing regulatory obligations to ensure that your details remain complete, current, and accurate.

In certain situations, we may need to implement additional verification steps. This could include requesting supplementary documents, proof of address, selfies, or performing biometric face scans to ensure the highest level of security and compliance.

No, the information and document requirements can vary from country to country. These differences are dictated by the laws and regulations of each nation, which govern access to specific information and verification processes.

Absolutely! We prioritize the security of your personal information. We have dedicated measures in place to securely store client data, invest in cutting-edge technology, and provide comprehensive staff training to maintain the highest levels of security and confidentiality. Your privacy and data protection are paramount to us.