Our comparison of the best trading platforms rank pricing, market access, customer services, apps and what added value a broker offers.
Overnight funding fees are what CFD platforms and spread betting brokers charge for holding a position overnight as opposed to day trading. For long-term derivatives positions, these overnight financing rates can add up to a huge amount. So, in this guide, I will explain what overnight fund fees are, how they are charged and how […]
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On the surface, CFD trading and spread betting may seem similar, but there are some quite significant differences that can have a huge impact on the performance of your profits. In this guide, we will explain in greater detail the differences between CFD trading vs spread betting and why the two products that seem quite
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Plus500 has been added to the STOXX 600 index of significant listed European companies, representing what the trading platform called a “milestone” in its growth. In an email to clients, the CFD trading platform said: “This milestone signifies the growing impact and the trust we’ve earned within the financial world.” The STOXX 600 index covers
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CMC Markets has extended its trading hours specifically for the “Magnificent Seven” US mega-cap tech stocks. From 27 January customers of the platform will be able to trade Google Parent Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook owner Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla from 9am to 9pm UK time. This means CMC Markets’ UK customers will be able
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Spread betting is a high-risk, high-reward form of speculating on the financial markets and as such the best spread betting brokers in the UK are heavily regulated by the FCA and have to comply with lots of capital requirements and treating customers fairly rules (like best execution). There are more rules than almost any other
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Yes, some brokers like IG will let you lodge liquid shares, bonds or funds as collateral for CFD trading or financial spread betting if you have a professional trading account. However, should you? In general, I like to be positive about spread betting. I’ve often said it is one of the greatest innovations to happen
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Trading For Beginners Explained Keen to start trading but don’t know how? Confused about the lingo and don’t know where to start? In this guide, we’ll give you all the information you need to know to learn how to trade. In a rush? Here are your key takeaways on learning how to trade: 👉 Trading is
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In Forex trading, hedging can mean two things. Firstly, it can relate to the process of hedging or sterilizing a position by opening an equal and opposite trade to an open position. A trader might put on a hedge such as this if, for example, he or she wanted to retain a position overnight or
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The best currency pairs for most traders to trade are those with good round-the-clock liquidity that are liable to trend. That is the price following a particular direction for a fixed period of time. The more illiquid currencies whose prices move erratically are less desirable, though some active short-term specialist traders known as scalpers can
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A new year brings new trading opportunities. And a new US president, too, along with a flurry of new policies. But what are the best markets to trade? The financial markets can be broken down into these key asset classes, Forex, Indices, Commodities and Equities and in this guide, we highlight the best markets for
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