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GBP/USD

GBP/USD is based on the value of the British pound versus the US dollar. This currency pair is often referred to as ‘cable’ after the original method used to transmit the exchange rate across the Atlantic, which dates back to the mid-19th century.

GBP/USD

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Source: CMC Markets. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Tier 1 margin rates The percentage of the full value of the trade you need to deposit to open the position. The margin rate is based on which tier the position size falls under – different rates apply on larger position sizes.
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GSLO allowed A guaranteed stop-loss order (GSLO) guarantees to close your trade at the price specified regardless of market volatility or gapping, for a premium. If the GSLO is not triggered, the original premium is refunded.
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GSLO minimum distance Guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLOs) have to be placed at least a minimum distance away from the current market price. This distance will be displayed within the product overview and a warning will appear if you try to place it closer.
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Shorting allowed Some instruments are restricted to buying (going long) only, meaning it’s not possible to sell, or go short.
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Holding costs - Buy Some trades held open past the end of the trading day (5pm, New York time) are subject to holding costs. These can be positive or negative depending on the trade direction and applicable holding rate. Holding costs for shares and indices, for example, are based on the underlying interbank rate for the instrument, plus 0.0082% for buy positions.
Holding costs - Sell Some trades held open past the end of the trading day (5pm, New York time) are subject to holding costs. These can be positive or negative depending on the trade direction and applicable holding rate. Holding costs for shares and indices, for example, are based on the underlying interbank rate for the instrument, minus 0.0082% for sell positions.


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Top clients

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of CMC client accounts with open positions in this market expect the price to rise

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of CMC client accounts with open positions in this market expect the price to fall

Client sentiment is provided by CMC Markets for general information only, is historical in nature and is not intended to provide any form of trading or investment advice – it must not form the basis of your trading or investment decisions.

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