Our comparison of the best trading platforms rank pricing, market access, customer services, apps and what added value a broker offers.
Trading platform Pepperstone has struck a deal with the Aston Martin F1 Team to become the latter’s official global forex and trading partner. Under the new partnership, Pepperstone branding will debut on the AMR25 Formula 1 racing car when it is launched ahead of the 2025 F1 season. Pepperstone CEO Tamas Szabo said: “We are […]
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XTB ETF (exchange-traded fund) coverage has expanded with the recent addition of new products to its platform, bringing the broker further in line with its larger rivals. Following a recent update, which sees the addition of more ETFs from the largest issuers, XTB now offers around 1,350 in total. Seven hundred of these are now
XTB ETF coverage rivals HL and AJ Bell with new additions Read More »
The charting enhancements allow users to add multiple assets to the same chart, as well as compare multiple symbols on a single chart, to analyse relative performance, correlation and trend patterns. Other graphical additions are volume candles, which visualise price movements, customizable date ranges and a slew of new price and correlation indicators. New Charting
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Spreadex customers can now engage in China H-shares trading through the platform, following a recent update. China H-shares are shares of companies based in mainland China that are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. These typically have more liquidity than China A-shares, which are listed in the mainland, as they are easier for foreigners
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The London Stock Exchange share price has come in for more than its fair share of criticism this year. However, many of the problems facing the London equity markets are down to structural and legislative issues, outside of the Exchange’s remit, and under the purview of the regulator and the government. For its part the
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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has introduced artificial intelligence (AI)-generated news summaries for users of the trading and investment platform. The new feature, which comes at no extra cost, provides quicker summaries of news articles to investors. It is available to eligible clients of the Interactive Brokers affiliates in Canada, the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia,
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A retail prop trading start-up, Ascetic Capital, has shut down after just one week after making only four sales. In a 3 December post on X (formerly Twitter), the firm revealed its failure to meet “even the most modest expectations” after its launch in November led to a breach of contract with its investors. Its
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IG fees have been significantly reduced across several of the broker’s share dealing services. Among other changes, the trading and investment platform now charges no commission on the trading of US stocks, where it previously charged £10. It also now charges no commission on the trading of European or Australian shares, where it previously charged
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The ‘Santa Rally’ describes the bullish sentiment that bubbles up at the end of a calendar year. In this analysis, we look at the best stocks and markets to buy during the Santa Rally period, what has happened in the past and what may happen to the markets during the 2024 Santa Rally period. As
Santa Rally Historic Statistics: Dates, Performance & Stocks Read More »
Ever wondered how realistic the financial chaos in Trading Places is and what really happened at the end? In this guide (along with a reaction video) I explain the iconic film’s financial scenes, the trading strategy behind Valentine and Winthorpe’s win and the Dukes’ catastrophic loss. I also break down the finer details, from margin
The End Of Trading Places Explained: Why The Dukes Went Bust Read More »