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About Us

Forex Global Trading Company was founded in July 2008 as a boutique forex systems developer for retail Forex Traders. Prior to September 2009 FXGTC specialised in Trading Systems known as Expert Advisors or "EA's" to traders. Expert Advisors are algorithmic systems solely designed to run on the Metatrader 4 platform from www.metaquotes.com.

 

As more and more brokers introduced the Metatrader 4 terminal to their client base, the platform went through a series of knee jerk changes to accomodate the demands of the modern trader and regulatory bodies. Although these changes were most welcome by the client, they had negative effects on the design of the expert advisor systems as it became increasingly difficult to create a system to "fit" all brokers. Until 2008, all brokers used 4 digit price quote with instant execution through dealing desks ensuring the systems would function with high similarity in all brokers. During 2009, after a series of major changes by the brokers including switching from 4 to 5 digit pricing, some moving to ECN execution, followed by the removal of limit and stop orders and FIFO (First in, first out restrictions), EA traders become increasingly disillusioned as EA's would not work or behave in a fashion they once did. It was these underlying market changes that prompted us to take the route of managed accounts.

 

This expansion was made possible by new management platforms now offered by major foreign exchange dealers (FCM's). This new system truly allows transparency and clarity between the manager and the client. We do things differently at Forex Global Trading Company, we do what it takes to make you successful in your trading. Our only revenue is derived from the performance of the account, we are not subjecting the client to management fees or spread mark ups.

 

It is this model that ensures we put all our efforts into design and system testing to have a sustainable business. It is for this reason we feel we offer one of the best managed mini accounts available on the market today.

 

Management

The management is comprised of two senior traders, one system development technician and support staff. Trades are all executed by algorithms with 24-hour manual supervision by our senior traders. The development technician is responsible for programming backtests of on-going and beta strategies. The team is small but this is also how it is able to work very efficiently and effectively for the clientele. By maintaining a small and efficient team we can dedicate our time to the performance of the account without the bureaucracy of a large trading house. Additionally, we can operate on a low cost basis, removing the need to charge upfront fees to the client and management fees associated with large hedge funds.

 

SENIOR TRADER - Mark Swann.

Mark has been involved in Financial Markets since 1999. After the dot.com era Mark quickly diverted his attention to Forex as his financial instrument as choice due to the level of liquidity and 24-Hour nature of trading. Mark Specializes in the EURUSD and it is the EURUSD component of the Rocket Fund that Mark has designed. Mark,39, is educated to Masters level in Mathematics and is a keen yachtsman.

 

SENIOR TRADER - Andrew Corlett

Andrew began Forex Trading in 1997 after completing an Engineering degree. Andrew takes a focus on the GBPUSD currency pair of the Managed account. Andrew was the driving force behind the managed account after more and more problems presented themselves with broker changes overnight. Andrew, who is 34, feels FXGTC has an obligation to deliver a performance fund to clients that struggle to profit from Forex Trading in the past. A woeful golfer by his own admission.

 
Risk Warning: Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts. The information in this email is for educational purposes only and does construe financial advice. FXGTC is not responsible for any losses incurred from our educational material.