Grand Capital will hold a series of trading seminars in Southern Africa in May

Grand Capital team is set to travel to South Africa and Swaziland to hold a total of five free seminars on finance management and Forex trading. The speakers: Grand Capital Head of Analytics Department Sergey Kozlovsky, Business Development Manager Goutam Das and finance professionals from Southern Africa Valerie Mahlatsi, Tshepiso Mabite, Esther Moagi, Gugu Nkosi and Nesbert T Shaba, Charls Mokoena.

Main topics will include:

• Keys to profitable investments

• How to enhance your Forex trading skills

• How to determine price movements

• How to control spendings and manage your profits

• High-profit Forex instruments: Currencies and cryptocurrencies, CFD, shares.

• How to help your children learn good financial habits and much more.

Time and place

• Swaziland
  

  • May 20th, 11:00 – 17:00 (Happy Valley Ezulwini)

  South Africa
  

  • May 19th, 11:30 – 15:30 — Kroonstad, Free State (Uhuru Hotel)

  • May 25th, 10:00 – 17:00 — Klerksdorp (Town Hall)

  • May 26th, 11:00 – 16:00 — Pretoria (Fortis Hotel Capital)

  • May 27th, 13:00 – 17:00 — Johannesburg (Alberton Reading Country Club)

How much does it cost?

The entrance to all events is free of charge.

How to learn more and register

If you want to learn more about the events and register, please call the local numbers:

Swaziland (+268) 7947 2767, (+268) 7992 6566, Kroonstad 0731058583, Klerksdorp 0711227006, Pretoria 0711227006

0633686493, Johannesburg 0730944416, 0711227006.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

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Standard accounts in Bitcoins and Ethereum

Boost your crypto income with our new Standard account feature. Grand Capital clients can now trade classic instruments with their Standard account nominated in Micro Bitcoin (mBTC) and Micro Eethereum (mETH).

Deposits to an account nominated in cryptocurrency are only available in the same cryptocurrency. Learn how to make deposits and withdraw funds in BTC and ETH.

The Standard account offers over 330 trading instruments: currency pairs, shares, index and metal CFDs.

Learn more about trading with a Standard account here.

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Grand Capital weekly recap (May 14th–18th)

Learn the last week’s best trading results in our traditional recap.

The most active client

Placed 1089 trades, including 677 profitable ones and 412 that resulted in a loss. The majority of trades involved EUR/USD, USD/CAD and GBP/USD.

Maximum deposit growth

For one week on a single trading account was $33,793.87.

The most profitable trade of the week

Resulted in a profit of $10,320. The trade lasted for almost half a year. It was opened on the 22nd of December 2017 at 8:30 AM and closed on the 15th of May 2018 at 3:38 PM.

The most interesting trading instruments chosen by traders last week:

• # SILVER — silver futures contract. The contract volume is 5000 troy ounces (around 155.5 kg). Minimum price step is $0.005 per ounce or $25 per contract. The price on silver strongly depends on the state of the world's economy and the economies of consumer countries, which makes silver futures a very volatile instrument;

• @CHF — Swiss franc to the United States dollar rate futures. The size of the contract is 125,000 francs. Minimum price fluctuation is $0.0001 per 1 franc or $12.5 per contract;

• # PG (Procter & Gamble Co) — an American multinational company, one of the world’s leading producers of consumer products. The company is listed 22nd in Fortune 500 and it’s one of the leaders in the US by profit volume and market capitalization;

• AEX — AEX index futures. It’s one of the Netherlands’ most important stock indices and encompasses 25 of the country’s major companies

• # AA (Alcoa) — an American metallurgical company, the third largest aluminum producer in the world, after Rio Tinto Alcan and Rusal. In addition to the production of primary aluminum, the company is one of the world's leading producers of aluminum oxide and other products of aluminum and its alloys.

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Grand Capital weekly recap (May 21st—25th)

We have selected the best trading results of the past week.

The most active client

Placed 1004 trades, including 707 profitable ones and 297 that resulted in a loss. The majority of trades involved EUR/USD, GBP/USD and EUR/JPY.

Maximum deposit growth

For one week on a single trading account was $68,973.91.

The most profitable trade of the week

Resulted in a profit of $26,475. The trade was opened on the 23rd of March at 11:41 AM and closed on the 22nd of May at 10:45 PM.

The most interesting trading instruments chosen by traders last week:

• HEATING OIL — heating oil futures. The contract size is 42 000 gallons (1 imperial gallon is roughly 4.55 liters). The quotation is in US dollars and cents per gallon. Minimum price fluctuation: $0.0001 per gallon;

• FTSE — a futures contract for the British index FTSE 100. The contract size is calculated according to the formula: £10 multiplied by the current index quote. One tick costs £5. FTSE 100 is a leading index of a British Stock Exchange. It is considered one of the most influential stock exchange indicators in Europe;

• KC — coffee futures contract. The contract size is 37,500 pounds (around 17 tons). One tick is 0.05 and costs $18.75. Coffee market has a higher liquidity than many other commodity markets because of the high demand for coffee;

• # AEROFLOT — the largest airline in Russia and one of the world's oldest airlines. It was founded in 1923 and at the time was fully state-owned. After the Soviet Union collapsed, the company became semi-privatized, with 51% of the shares still owned by the government;

• # EBAY — an American online auction and shopping company. The corporation owns the eponymous website eBay.com and its localized versions in several countries.

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Grand Capital weekly recap (May 28th–June 1st)

The last week of May proved quite successful for traders. The most profitable trade lasted only 38 minutes, while the maximum deposit growth amounted to the record-breaking $117,081.62. Read our weekly recap to learn more about these and other trading results.

The most active client

Placed 476 trades, including 286 profitable ones and 190 that resulted in a loss. The majority of trades involved USD/CAD, AUD/NZD, EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, GBP/USD, NZD/USD, AUD/USD.

Maximum deposit growth

For one week on a single trading account was $117,081.62.

The most profitable trade of the week

Resulted in a profit of $8,400. The trade lasted only 38 minutes. It was opened on the 28th of May at 10:51 AM and closed at 11:28 AM on the same day.

The most interesting trading instruments chosen by traders last week:

• ROUGH RICE — rough rice futures contract. Rice is one of the most cost-demanding grain crops. It is produced all over the world and is second by the production volume among the top three grains, standing between wheat and corn. Minimum price step is 0.5 cent and costs $10;

• LUMBER — lumber futures contract. The initial margin requirement for one contract is about $1,000. The contract size is standardized and equals 110,000 board-feet. One tick is 0.1 and costs $11.00;

• FDAX — DAX index futures, traded on EUREX electronic exchange. DAX is Germany’s most important stock index. It is a weighted average by capitalization of the share price values of Germany’s largest joint-stock companies. The tick value is 0,5 points and costs €12,50;

• # VZ (Verizon Communications) — an American telecommunications company. In 2016 it was the largest telecom company in the US by market capitalization and the second largest in the world (after China Mobile);

• # MECHEL («Мечел») — a Russian mining and metals company. It comprises producers of coal, iron ore in concentrate, steel, and rolled steel products. The company’s facilities operate in 11 regions of Russia, as well as in Lithuania and Ukraine.

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“Don’t be afraid of losses, they must be a part of your trading plan” — interview with Drag Trade contest winner

The winner of the 421st round of Drag Trade, Denis Nemchinov is a trader with 14 years of experience. He told us how he had learned trading and why the emotions gave way to calculations.

• Trading experience: 14 years

• Preferred instruments: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, AUD/USD

• Trading strategies: intraday scalping

Tell us about yourself: your work, hobbies?

I’m 35 and I’m a business owner. I love miniature sculpting and sports.

How did you become a trader? For how long have you been trading?

I’d always been interested in Forex trading, and I started getting into it myself in 2004. I didn’t learn trading properly, I simply read professional books and visited online forums. Now many brokers offer educational courses and webinars where you can get all the necessary knowledge. For those who are already familiar with the basics, the most effective way of learning is the trading itself, immersion into the market.

Has your attitude towards trading changed over the time?

At first, I viewed trading as a game and approached it with thrill and excitement. Now it’s all figures and charts to me, rational calculation and understanding that knowledge and hard work are behind all this.

What are your goals and what trading achievements are you planning to make?

I don’t set any specific goals for myself. For me, trading is a mental workout with profit as a pleasant bonus.

Tell us about your most successful, most unsuccessful or just memorable trade.

My most memorable trade was also my first one. I’ll never forget my feelings when I blew $1000 on my account. After that, I started actively reading professional books and learn the basics of trading.

How do you handle anxiety while trading? What helps you control your emotions?

I try to think through all the minute details of a trade, where to open a position, where to close, what are some of the possible negative scenarios in my situation. That’s why when a position is open and the levels are set, the trade is set in motion and doesn’t require my attention. I minimize the trading terminal and go about other things and check the result some time later.

What’s important for you when choosing a broker? Why Grand Capital?

It’s important for a broker to have a decent reputation on the market, convenient trading conditions and good relationship with clients. Grand Capital checks all these boxes. I started trading with this company on the advice of my friends. I liked the favorable conditions and the wide range of services.

What do you like about Grand Capital contests?

I like that the contests are very different, held quite often and don’t last very long, without dragging on for months. And, of course, good prizes that provide the incentive for further trading with Grand Capital.

Tell us about this round, what strategy did you use, what helped you win?

To be fair, the victory was a big and pleasant surprise for me. My strategy was aggressive scalping with large volumes and high risks.

What’s your word of advice for novice traders?

It might sound corny, but you have to learn. Not only the technical aspects and basic concepts but the understanding of the market. Don’t be afraid if losses, they must become a part of your trading plan. Try to get rid of fear and excessive excitement. Emotions create the wrong approach to trading.

Interview with contest winners: “I believe that understanding of the market comes with time”

In today’s interview round-up meet the new winners of Drag Trade and Rally Trade contests and read the inspiring story of Rustam Pak from Indonesia. He started trading at 58 and now has been trading only for a bit over a year. He himself thinks he was introduced to trading quite late, but it doesn’t stand in the way of his success, for instance, in Grand Capital contests.

Rustam Pak, Indonesia, the winner of the 423rd round of Drag Trade, received real 200$

• Trading experience: 1 year

• Preferred trading strategy: High-Low

I’m 59 and I’m a business owner. I was introduced to Forex trading by my nephew. He taught me to open positions in MT4 trading platform and gradually I got interested in trading. As a businessman, I’m interested in trades with fast return and I view Forex as a source of income to fuel my business. Forex trading is often associated with anxiety. My way of dealing with it involves the idea that even the price isn’t moving in the direction I anticipated, it will sooner or later return to the starting point. Grand Capital was recommended to me by friends. I followed their advice and wasn’t disappointed. I participate in Grand Capital contests because they provide an opportunity to earn money and practice trading skills at the same time. Also, a contest is a great chance to prove that you’re better and faster than anybody. I’m new to trading and my advice to the newcomers like myself is to never stop learning. I believe that with time the understanding of the market what direction it’s moving in will come.

Sergey Kanalyin, Russia, the winner of the 221st round of Rally Trade, received a no-deposit bonus of $500

• Trading experience: 9 years

• Preferred trading instruments: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, GOLD

I’m 44 and I’ve been trading for 9 years now. It’s my primary source of income. I became a trader by chance, I heard somewhere about Forex and started reading up on the subject. First I started trading on demo accounts, then on Micro accounts. A lot happened during these 9 years, there were losses as well as trades that brought decent income. I consider my greatest accomplishment in trading to be the time when I earned $3500 from a $500 deposit in 2 months. The most attractive thing about trading for me is independence. I mostly trade such currency pairs as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, and also gold. I can recommend to novice traders to be more patient, don’t open orders right after starting up the platform, wait for the correct pattern. It’s easy to open a wrong order, while it’s much more difficult to exit such a trade without losing anything. I was introduced to Grand Capital 7 years ago. During this period the company proved to be a reliable broker. I’ve been taking part in Rally Trade contest for 5 years, but not very often. All these years I had hope to take the 1st place and finally, I did it. I wish more profitable trades for everyone!

Nadezhda Savochkina, Uzbekistan, the winner of the 442nd round of Drag Trade, received real $200

• Trading experience: 6 years

• Preferred trading instruments: major currency pairs

I’m 43 and my work is in the service sector. I enjoy poetry. I’ve been trading currency for 6 years already. During this period I began to understand the behavior of the market and learned to recognize trends. The goal of my trading is a small, yet constant income. I participate in contests and I think that they are a great opportunity to obtain practical trading skills. When trading I try not to worry and remain calm even if something drastic happens, since any kind of excitement leads to bad decisions. When choosing a broker I pay attention to how long they’ve been on the market, their position in ratings and the reviews of traders. I like working with grand Capital since this company is great in all these respects. My advice for beginners is not to despair and keep trading despite the losses. In time you’ll have more experience in time and make up for all you’ve lost. Good luck and more profit!

Read full contest rules and sign-up for the next round here.

Add new players to your team!

The second week of the World Cup 2018 is coming to an end and some teams will soon leave the competition. For the participants of "Gather your World Cup team" promotion to continue getting points, we have added new players you can choose to join your team.

Starting from today and until 23:00 (GMT +3), June 28th all participants can add 4 more players to their teams.

Look who we've added!

Moreover, starting on June 29th, you can replace existing players with new ones. Dates, when replacements are possible, are:

• June 29th until 17:00 (GMT+3) on June 30th.

• July 4th until 17:00 (GMT +3) on July 6th.

• July 8th until  до 21:00 (GMT +3) on July 10th.

• July 12th until 17:00 (GMT +3) on July 14th.

Claim points for the previous matches! In order to claim points for the missed matches, deposit $100 or more to your account between the 14th of June and 15th of July.

Exchange the points for prizes from Grand Capital:

• No Deposit bonus of $200, $500 or $1000.

• 50% discount on trading robots.

• Branded T-shirts and hoodies.

See all prizes

Announcing the winners of "Gather Your World Cup Team" contest

A month ago we started our World Cup-themed promotion “Gather Your Team”. Now it’s time to announce the winners. Here are the top 3 teams:

• 1st place — BINARY

• 2nd place — PUPSIKI

• 3rd place — NATO

We congratulate our winners! They won thanks to their ability to correctly predict results of the games and now they will receive branded hoodies, T-shirts and mugs, as well as champion cups from Grand Capital.

In order to receive prizes, contact us at pr@grandcapital.net.

We remind you that all participants will be able to exchange their points for prizes from Grand Capital. If your team has earned at least 20 points, you can get one of the prizes. Learn more in the rules of the contest.

See all prizes

In order to exchange your points for prizes, submit a request in “Prizes” section on our website from July 19th–31st, 2018.

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Use any available payment options to deposit to ECN Prime and Crypto accounts

Dear clients,

Please, note that trading conditions on ECN Prime account have changed.

Starting from today, you can deposit to this type of account using any convenient payment method available in Deposit/Withdrawal section on our website.

Deposit commission is 3%. Commission on wire transfers depends on your bank.

Commission on internal transfers from any other Grand Capital accounts (except Crypto) to ECN Prime and vice versa is also 3%.

There is no commission on internal transfers within Standard, Micro, Options group of accounts and between ECN Prime and Crypto.

Also, starting from August 6th, stop out on ECN Prime and Crypto will be 80%.

Please, take this information into account when planning your trading activity.

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Grand Capital held another major seminar in Myanmar

On August 11th, Grand Capital held a free trading seminar in Yangon, Myanmar. The event was attended by 115 traders.

Our speakers, Denis Kulagin, the Head of International Development at Grand Capital and San Lin, the Head of Grand Capital Myanmar talked about various topics relevant to traders, including efficient investment opportunities, spreads, profitable trading instruments and our company's expansion in the region. The seminar was followed by a meeting with the local partners of Grand Capital. Both organizers and visitors found the meeting very productive.

Denis Kulagin, the Head of International Development at Grand Capital:

“Myanmar is one of the most important and promising regions for us, and we’re pleased to have had the opportunity to interact with the local trading community personally. I was particularly impressed with everyone’s drive and motivation to improve their financial literacy and trading skills. The organization was also top-notch, for which we have to thank our local partners, the preparation was done on the most professional level.”

Watch the video to learn more about our seminar.

Our next seminar in Southeast Asia will be themed "How to become a successful trader" and will take place on August 18th in Solo, Indonesia. Venue: Solo, Jl. Adi Sucipto. No.146, Solo, Jawa Tengah.

Register for the event by phone: 081284518908 , +62 878-3677-7236, or by email: melani@grandcapital.net, masekosolo19@gmail.com.

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