About GCT

Welcome to Grand Central Trading Company. Grand Central Trading is a Commodity Brokerage that takes a unique, comprehensive approach to client support.

  • Our brokers are prepared to help educate you in the various aspects of commodity trading based on your level of knowledge and experience.
  • Our brokers will help you develop trading strategies based on your budget, risk tolerance, and trading style.
  • Our brokers operate on a model of service that promotes the development of strong, long-term relationships. You will be partnered with a broker who will work to provide you with the necessary tools to allow you to grow as a trader.

We offer a Dynamic Package of Benefits

The staff of Grand Central Trading has decades of combined trading experience and is passionate about trading. We focus on what we like to call the Three Pillars of Success, which are Education, Strategy and Service. Click on each of the three pillars below to find out more information.

» Education

Grand Central Trading educational materials are designed to assist both novice and veteran traders, whether they seek new trading opportunities or want to incorporate new ideas. Our brokers are experienced in aiding clients of all skill levels to develop their trading knowledge and skills.

Here are a few of the topics on which they are prepared to assist you. We offer individualized training on topics including:

  • Use of options and futures in your portfolio
  • Entry/exit techniques
  • Types of orders
  • Risk management techniques
  • Psychological aspects of trading
» Strategy

Our goal is to help our clients develop personal trading plans that are customized and appropriate to their specific bias, style, and risk profile. If you are new to trading, your broker can support you by making sure you are well versed in the critical elements you need to implement a trading strategy, such as entry signals, profit and risk targets, time targets, and exit strategies. More experienced traders can feel confident working with a broker who understands advanced trading methodology, technical and fundamental drivers, and complex option strategies.

By partnering with Grand Central Trading, you will have access to the insight and strategies from multiple commodity education specialists and trading experts. You will also be able to continually improve your trading ability by having access to exclusive online resources, such as the Grand Central Trading and GCT Gold webpages.

» Service

The primary reason we created Grand Central Trading is to provide our clients with unparalleled service. Our commitment to exceptional service is a natural effect of our passion for trading. The Grand Central Trading team is comprised of some of the industry's most personable, dedicated and experienced traders. However, if you prefer to carry out electronic trading on your own, we have you covered as well. While Grand Central Trading is truly a full-service brokerage firm where you can submit your orders over the phone with your personal trading assistant, we also provide you with the flexibility to execute your trades via our electronic trading platforms.

Why trade with us?

Quite simply, because we have decades of trading experience, we love what we do, and we care about customer service.

We offer a dynamic package of benefits. Here are a few more advantages to trading with GCT.

  • A personally assigned broker will support your individual needs.
  • We offer flexible commission schedules.
  • We are a constant educational resource.
  • We offer computerized order entry and account management software.
  • We provide global market access and research.
  • Our unique commitment to education, strategy and service assures that we always work in your best interest.

Easy-to-Use Technology, with an Extra Layer of Support!

While we encourage you to call your broker for assistance at any time, GCT clients have access to leading trading and account management technology so you can work independently if you prefer. Our state-of-the-art online trading and accounting platforms allow you to execute trades, review your account, modify orders, check existing orders and download statements wherever you have an internet connection.

If you choose to trade electronically, it doesn't mean you have to trade alone. GCT is a full-service brokerage whether you trade through your assistant or online. Your electronic trading activity is monitored by your broker who ensures that you have adequate funds in your account, that orders are placed properly and that you receive timely and fair fills. Your broker will also proactively work to correct execution anomalies before you even see them. Plus, your broker is on the watch for market news that could impact your positions.