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E*TRADE partners with FXCM to offer retail forex trading

Feb 21 2012 14:54:42 GMT
By Stanimir Zhelev , ForexBrokerz.com Website: ForexBrokerz.com

E*TRADE Financial Corporation and FXCM Inc., announced today that E*TRADE FFX, LLC  will now offer customers access to global currency markets, research and education through FXCM, on the newly launched E*TRADE FX platform.

 

E*TRADE FX customers will be able to trade seamlessly on the E*TRADE FX no-fee platform, which includes:
 
 -     Advanced Charting: customizable technical studies, analytics and indicators
 -     Quick Transfer: easily move funds between E*TRADE brokerage or bank accounts and forex accounts
 -     News & Analysis: access to international financial news and a comprehensive economic calendar
 -     56 Currency Pairs: choose from a variety of major and minor pairs
 -     Leverage: up to 50:1 leverage for major pairs and 20:1 for minors
 -     Forex Trading Specialists: access to experienced forex professionals
 -     No Commissions4: competitive spreads and fair execution
 -     Free Trading Education: live in-person, on-line, and on-demand trading education
 -     Extended Trading Day: 24 hours-a-day, 5 days-a-week
 -     Practice Account: practice trading forex risk free with live data
 
“Forex trading offers investors and traders the opportunity to broaden and diversify their portfolios through access to a highly liquid global market,” said Christopher Larkin, head of Retail Trading and Client Services. “By offering industry-leading forex technology and educational resources we are providing investors at all levels with the ability to act on their opinions on global currencies and to incorporate ‘cash’ as an asset class into their portfolios in a new way.”
 
“FXCM is an industry leader in FX technology and providing educational services. It was a natural fit for FXCM to provide these services to E*TRADE and its customer base,” said Drew Niv, CEO of FXCM. “We believe this is another step for the retail FX industry in becoming more mainstream and well-known, especially in the U.S.”
 
To find out more information on the E*TRADE FX offering please visit: www.etrade.com/forex.
 
1. Foreign exchange products are introduced by E*TRADE FFX, LLC ("E*TRADE FX"). E*TRADE FX is an Introducing Broker to Forex Capital Markets, LLC ("FXCM"). FXCM will hold the account and the respective funds and will act as the counterparty to foreign exchange trades. FXCM is not affiliated with E*TRADE FX or its affiliates.
2. Quick Transfer will be available to E*TRADE FX customers on March 1, 2012.
3. Leverage can dramatically amplify your profits. It can also just as dramatically amplify your losses. Trading foreign exchange with any level of leverage may not be suitable for all investors.
4Typically, foreign exchange costs are embedded in the spread. E*TRADE FX is an Introducing Broker and is compensated through a rebate for services from the spread between bid/ask prices.
 
About E*TRADE Financial
 
The E*TRADE Financial family of companies provides financial services including online brokerage and related banking products and services to retail investors. Specific business segments include Trading and Investing and Balance Sheet Management. Foreign exchange products are introduced by E*TRADE FFX, LLC (Member NFA). Securities products and services are offered by E*TRADE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC). Bank products and services are offered by E*TRADE Bank, a Federal savings bank, Member FDIC, or its subsidiaries. More information is available at www.etrade.com.
 
About FXCM Inc.
 
FXCM Inc. (NYSE: FXCM - News) is a global online provider of foreign exchange (forex) trading and related services to retail and institutional customers worldwide.
 
At the heart of FXCM's client offering is No Dealing Desk forex trading. Clients benefit from FXCM's large network of forex liquidity providers enabling FXCM to offer competitive spreads on major currency pairs. Clients have the advantage of mobile trading, one-click order execution, and trading from real-time charts. In addition, FXCM offers educational courses on forex trading and provides free news and market research through DailyFX.com.

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