GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCAP) is a global provider of online trading services, specializing in foreign exchange (forex or FX) and contracts for difference (CFDs). Customers and trading partners in more than 140 countries have utilized the company's award-winning trading platform.
A pioneer in online forex trading, GAIN Capital provides execution, clearing, custody and technology products and services to an institutional client base including asset managers, broker/dealers and other financial services firms. GAIN also operates FOREX.com, one of the largest and best-known brands in the retail forex industry.
GAIN's other businesses include GAIN GTX, a fully independent FX ECN for hedge funds and institutions, and GAIN Securities, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC) a licensed U.S. broker-dealer.
Building on success
With over 100 years of capital markets experience, the executive management of GAIN Capital offers expertise in both forex trading and internet technologies and proven track records managing large, global trading operations. This depth of experience, along with a demonstrated ability to successfully manage a 24x6 business with solid risk management and operating procedures, instills in our clients a high level of trust and confidence.
Quick facts
- Founded in 1999
- Number of Employees Globally: 400+
- Corporate Headquarters: Bedminster, New Jersey, USA
- Regional Offices: New York, Cleveland, London, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul and Singapore
- Nearly 300,000 customers serviced from more than 140 countries
On the global stage
GAIN Capital affiliates are regulated by the:
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States
- Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom
- Financial Services Agency (FSA) in Japan
- Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in Australia
- Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) in Canada
More about GAIN
Management Team
GAIN Capital boasts a seasoned management team with over 100 years of capital markets experience.
Meet our management teamAwards & Accolades
GAIN Capital has been consistently recognized as a leader of online forex trading.
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Information for existing and prospective investors in GAIN Capital Holdings.
Visit investor relationsThe GAIN Capital Timeline
| 2011 | Acquires dbFX, the retail forex business of Deutsche Bank | |
| GAIN Capital Holdings becomes member NYSE; symbol GCAP | ||
| Acquires retail forex business; CMS Forex | ||
| Acquires retail forex business; MG Financial | ||
| Launches FOREX.com Australia | ||
| 2010 | Opens Hong Kong office | |
| Launches GAIN GTX ECN | ||
| Acquires Fortune Capital and launches; FOREX.com Japan | ||
| Opens London office | ||
| 2009 | Opens Seoul office | |
| Launches GAIN Securities broker/dealer | ||
| 2008 | Acquires Rosenthal Collins GAIN Capital UK | |
| 2004 | Launches FOREX.com | |
| 1999 | Company founded |