GFT Margin Requirements - No Change!

GFT Margin Requirements - No Change

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The recent market volatility has sent shockwaves through the trading industry with many spread betting and CFD brokers suddenly raising their customer margin requirements to cover their own market positions.

However, GFT customers do not have to worry about increased margins. The company’s Spread Betting, CFD and spot forex margins will not be raised.

GFT’s equity margin rates remain at 10 percent for all of the U.S., U.K. and European equity markets the company offers and just 5 percent for top Australian equities.

That stands out in sharp contrast to the panicked brokers who have raised customer margins to anywhere from 25% to 50% and upwards, requiring customers to put up extra cash immediately or have their positions closed.

"As a company with access to a significant amount of liquidity, we will continue cover our customers’ positions," said a GFT spokesperson. "We are a company built on principles of trust and integrity, and will continue to provide our customers with the same level of consistency and reliability they expect from a worldwide leader in online trading."

GFT's Margins

GFT's equity CFD and spread betting margins remain as follows:

Australia 500	5% top 20, 10% others
Austria 24	10%
Belgium 20	10%
Denmark 20	10%
Finland 25	10%
France 250	10%
Germany 160	10%
Italy 40	10%
Netherlands All-Share	10%
Norway 25	10%
Portugal 20	10%
Spain 35	10%
Sweden 30	10%
Switzerland 20	10%
UK 350	10%
US SPX 500	10%
US Tech 100	10%
US Wall Street 30	10%

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Risk Warning: Spread betting and CFD trading carry a high level of risk to your capital and you may lose more than your initial investment. Spread betting and CFD trading may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.

'GFT Margin Requirements - No Change' by GFT, updated 08-May-08

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