GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc., founded in 1999, was a prominent US-based provider of online trading services, offering market access and trade execution in foreign exchange, contracts for difference (CFDs), and exchange-based products to both retail and institutional investors. The company operated through well-known brands such as FOREX.com and City Index, providing clients with proprietary trading platforms like FOREXTrader PRO and MetaTrader 4. Headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, GAIN Capital maintained a global presence with offices in major financial hubs, including New York City, London, Sydney, and Hong Kong, serving customers in over 140 countries. In 2020, GAIN Capital was acquired by INTL FCStone Inc. (now StoneX Group Inc.) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $236 million, marking a significant consolidation in the online trading industry.
