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GBP/USD

The currency pair GBP/USD is based on the value of the British pound versus the US dollar. It’s 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. The GBP/USD price is based on how many US dollars (the quote currency) are needed to buy one British pound (the base currency), representing one of the most popularly traded forex pairs in the world. Several factors can influence this currency pair, such as political events, monetary policies and economic growth. Our GBP/USD chart can be analysed in various short and long-term timeframe views. View our trading hours, margins and spreads below. Spread bet or trade CFDs on the GBP/USD currency pair, or learn how to short the pound.

GBP/USD

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

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Minimum size The smallest trade size available for this instrument.
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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 0.0068% for sell positions.

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Margin rates

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 Rate The margin rate(s) applicable depend on the size of your position. Only the portion of your position that falls within each tier is subject to the margin rate applicable for that tier.

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Traders sentiment on GBP/USD

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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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