Hello Traders! Please be informed that for all masters and traders using GIC Social Trade, we use a calculation system based on the Time-Weighted Return (TWR) System. This system allows you to experience negative gains even if your USD value is profitable, or vice versa. How is the TWR system calculated? Below is a case study of the TWR calculation system:

  • You make a deposit of $10 (current balance $10).
  • Then, you trade and incur a loss of -$5 or -50% (current balance $5).
  • After that, you make another deposit or top-up of $95 (current balance $100).
  • Then, you trade again and make a profit of $6 or 6% (current balance $106).
  • The way to calculate total gain is:
    • ((-5/10+1)(6/100+1)-1)100=
    • ((‪0.51.06‬)-1)*100=-47%
  • Therefore, the total gain you obtained is -47%.
  • Meanwhile, the total profit is = -$5 + $6 = $1
As seen in the case study above, it is possible for traders to have a negative gain even while still making a profit of $1, and vice versa, because GIC uses the Time-Weighted Return System. If you want to see the calculation formula more clearly, you can visit myfxbook or contact GIC Customer Service here. Keep improving your profits by becoming a Master or Follower in the GIC Social Trade program. As a Master, you can gain Followers and set your own subscription fees, or as a Follower, you can copy the trades of Master Traders.