Trade Responsibly: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

GBE brokers FAQ

Have questions about your trading account, trading conditions, or our platforms? Browse our FAQ section to find quick answers to the most common questions about trading with GBE brokers.

Trading, symbols, spreads and costs

Why can’t I trade a specific symbol?

Please check whether the symbol is currently within its trading hours. Trading hours may vary depending on the instrument.

Where can I find the symbols I can trade?

You can check whether we offer the requested symbol in the product specifications on our website.

See all symbols on our products page.

What are the spreads?

You can find a overview of our spreads and commissions in our accounts overview. Our spreads are as follows:

Spread with commission (EURUSDc): from 0.0 pips
Spread without commission (EURUSD): from 0.8 pips
Spread in the DAX from 1.0 to 1.2 points, depending on the account model

Please note that spreads may vary depending on market conditions and liquidity.

Do you charge commissions?

Yes, you can find a complete overview of our commissions at the overview of our live accounts.

For the GBE Classic account, we charge a commission of 0.06% (HT) on cryptocurrencies and €6.50 / $7.00 / CHF 7.00 per lot on Forex c-symbols (e.g. EURUSDc).

The following CFDs can be traded commission-free: Indices, Stocks, Commodities, and Futures.

How is the swap for a specific symbol calculated?

Swap calculations depend on the specific instrument. Current values and calculation details can be found in our product specifications.

Trading accounts

Can I have multiple live or demo accounts?

Yes, you can have multiple live and demo accounts with GBE brokers.

I cannot log in to my demo account. Why?

Aside from various other possibilities, the reason is usually that your demo account may have already been closed.

The validity of a demo account depends on the trading platform:

  • MetaTrader 4 demo accounts are deleted after 30 days of inactivity.
  • MetaTrader 5 demo accounts are deleted after 120 days of inactivity.
  • TradingView demo accounts do not expire and are not automatically deleted.

Please also ensure that you have selected the correct server; it is: GBEbrokers-demo

Where can I open a new demo account?

You can create a new demo account at any time through our client portal by clicking “Create Demo Account”.

Can I disable daily account confirmations?

Daily confirmations can be disabled for demo accounts. For live accounts, this is currently not possible.

I did not pass the account opening process. What happens next?

If your account application could not be approved, you will be notified of the outcome. If additional information or documentation is required, we will inform you accordingly.

Can I increase the balance of my demo account?

Yes. Simply contact us and we will adjust your demo account balance accordingly.

Taxes

Do you automatically deduct taxes?

No, we do not automatically deduct taxes on your behalf.

Do you provide documents for tax purposes?

Yes. We provide a profit and loss statement, usually at the end of the first quarter of the following year.