With its headquarters in London, UK, City Index operates as a CFD trading, FX and spread betting provider. Jonathan Sparke and Chris Hales founded City Index back in 1983. The two traders expanded the company to offer spread betting services in 1984. Michael Spencer, who owned the firm since 1997, sold it to GAIN Capital in 2014 for $118 million.
Trading Software
ity Index offers MetaTrader 4, AT Pro and Advantage Web as its suite of desktop trading software. MT4 (MetaTrader 4) operates as the company's flagship FX trading platform. MT4 provides traders with a customizable economic calendar, custom indicators, and automated trading strategies. AT Pro, on the other hand, is a downloadable professional trading platform that features enhanced functionality.
Promotions
The Professional Trader account is for experienced traders only. The account offers 0.25 percent margin rates, advanced trading platforms, and a relationship manager. With the account, you get rewards and access to premium events, dedicated broker assisted dealing and a credit facility.
Payments
You need an invitation to access the Premium Trader Account, which is City Index's private retail client account. Premium Trader offers priority services, dedicated broker assisted dealing and invitations to select events. The account allows you to access a relationship manager and reap more from your deposits.
Assets & Features
With City Index, you can access three types of trading accounts, which include Trader, Premium Trader, and Professional Trader. The Trader account suits both experienced and new traders since it features award-winning platforms. The account also offers trading analysis, education and news, 24-hour trading support and competitive trading options.
Support
City Index offers holders of Trader, Premium Trader and Professional Trader accounts help and support on CFD trading and spread betting. As a customer, you can get help on account opening, demo accounts, account management, web trading, MT4 trading, funding, withdrawals, and cryptocurrency trading.
City Index invites traders looking for solid spread bets, tax-efficient trading, and an award-winning platform. With City Trading, you get access to more than 8,000 markets globally. You also benefit from safe and free deposits and withdrawals.