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Online trading accounts · UAE

Online trading account in the UAE for forex, gold, oil, indices, stocks & crypto

Q: Who holds my money?

Your trading account is opened in your own name directly with a regulated broker. All deposits and withdrawals are controlled by you. Funds are held in segregated client accounts under the supervision of the broker’s regulatory authorities. First Capital Services does not have access to your funds and does not act as a broker or custodian.

Q: What can I trade from this account?

The exact product list is determined by the broker, but typically includes forex pairs, major global indices, commodities such as gold and oil, selected single stocks and, in some cases, cryptocurrencies as CFDs. You can choose which markets to focus on based on your own strategy and risk tolerance, within the range of instruments provided by the broker.

This account is for traders who want to control their own decisions while trading forex, gold, oil, indices, major US stocks and selected cryptocurrencies through a multi-regulated broker. You trade in your own name; we focus on due diligence, infrastructure and day-to-day support so you can concentrate on your strategy.

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Accounts are always opened in the client’s own name with our regulated partner broker. First Capital Services does not hold client funds or act as a broker. Trading involves risk and is not suitable for every investor.

What you get with a trading account

Infrastructure focused

Regulation

Multi-regulated broker

Including FCA-FSCS client protection

Execution

No dealing desk

No artificial slowdown around news events

Instruments

Multi-asset access

Forex, gold, oil, indices, US stocks & crypto

Platforms

MT4 · MT5 · App

Desktop, mobile & web

Our benchmark for partner selection

How we choose the broker you will trade with

Many retail traders open an account based on marketing, not due diligence. We reverse that process. Before partnering with a firm, we internally vet the areas that matter most for a serious client who wants to trade forex, gold, oil, indices, stocks and crypto from the UAE.

Regulation and financial security. We look for multiple, well-known regulators and a strong capital position. The broker we work with follows an FCA-FSCS Financial Services Compensation Scheme designed to protect eligible clients if the firm were ever to become insolvent.
Execution quality. Many brokers widen spreads or slow execution during high-impact news releases. We test for consistent fills, no interference in client orders and transparent pricing across forex, metals, indices and energy products.
Order types & reliability. Technical traders rely on pending orders such as buy stop and sell stop. We verify that these order types are fully supported and behave as expected, even when you are away from the screen and trading multiple instruments.
Withdrawals. Withdrawal delays are a red flag. Our preferred broker processes requests promptly: bank transfers typically arrive within 1–2 business days, and withdrawals to a USDT wallet are usually processed much faster, subject to the broker’s own procedures.
Platform flexibility & product range. You can choose between MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and the broker’s own mobile application, with access to a wide range of forex pairs, metals, indices, oil, major US stocks and selected cryptocurrencies.

Why this matters for you

When you are trading your own capital, you want to focus on the quality of your analysis and risk management, not on whether your broker will process a withdrawal or execute your order fairly. Our role is to remove as many operational surprises as possible before you even place your first trade.

Client funds held with broker No proprietary dealing desk Execution and withdrawals tested by us Zero-commission execution Trade over 1000 global products No re-quotes and no artificial slippage

Support for independent traders

You trade. We support, brief and troubleshoot.

A self-directed trading account does not mean you are on your own. We assist with onboarding, provide market context and help resolve any platform-related issues with our partner broker so you can focus on execution and risk.

Account setup

We handle the onboarding details.

We guide you through the documentation and work with our partner broker to open your trading account in your own name. You keep direct access to the client portal for deposits, withdrawals and account configuration.

KYC guidance Account types & leverage

Research & briefings

Market context three times a day.

You remain the decision maker, but you do not need to spend hours filtering news. We send concise market briefs around the Asian, European and US sessions, combining fundamental drivers with key technical levels in major forex pairs, gold, oil and indices.

Asia open Europe open US open

Platform support

Direct escalation when something breaks.

If you go directly to a broker, resolving a platform issue can take time. As a partner, we have a direct line to their support and partner managers, allowing us to escalate login, server or execution queries on your behalf and follow up until they are resolved.

MT4 / MT5 issues Login & server queries

Clarifications

Frequently asked questions about online trading accounts in the UAE

Who holds my money?

Your account is opened in your own name directly with the regulated broker. All deposits and withdrawals are controlled by you. Funds are held in segregated client accounts under the supervision of the broker’s regulatory authorities. First Capital Services does not have access to your funds and does not act as a broker or custodian.

What can I trade from this account?

The exact product list is set by the broker, but typically includes a wide range of forex pairs, gold and silver, oil and other energy products, global indices, major US stocks and selected cryptocurrencies. You choose which markets to focus on based on your own strategy and risk tolerance.

Do you give trading signals or guaranteed returns?

No. We provide market analysis, education and infrastructure support, but all trading decisions and risk remain your responsibility. We do not provide any form of guarantee, fixed return or capital protection. Trading leveraged products involves the risk of losing all or a significant portion of your capital.

Can I switch later to a managed or funded structure?

Yes, subject to eligibility and agreement on terms. Many clients start with a self-directed trading account to understand the broker environment, then decide whether a managed trading account or funded trader program is more aligned with their objectives and risk profile.

Why should I open an account through First Capital Services instead of going directly to the broker?

When dealing directly with a broker, you are usually supported by entry-level service agents who may not provide deeper insights into markets, execution behaviour or risk practices.

With First Capital Services you receive guidance from professionals with more than 16 years of market experience, structured research three times a day, help with platform or execution issues, and escalation access that reduces delays with the broker.

Trading conditions remain identical to opening an account directly, you simply gain a higher level of support, context and infrastructure oversight at no additional cost.

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