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A reader asks: In November, I started trading for the first time via an offshore CFD broker after seeing an advert. I deposited $250 initially and ultimately was persuaded to partwith various amounts until i had deposited $10,000. I done very well and on Monday had a balance of 170,000 but then lost it all […]
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The main difference between CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and futures is how they are structured as either on -exchange contracts or OTC. They both essentially do the same things, but in different ways. In this guide, I’ll go through whether futures or CFDs are best for different types of trading. What are CFDs & Futures
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No you can’t trade on an Apple Watch. You could for a bit in 2017 with IG, but IG withdrew it’s Apple watch app for spread betting and CFDs fairly quickly. The word from spread betting broker IG is that after taking a broad overview of their clientele, the use of the Apple Watch app wasn’t
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It was recently reported that around 20% of the trading volumes generated by some offshore CFD brokers are from copy trading. Which is an alarming figure and probably has something to do with the fact that social media platforms are doing absolutely nothing to stop people getting scammed. Towards the end of 2025 it got
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A “Rio Trade” is a phrase you may hear banded around dealing rooms in the City when things aren’t going quite according to plan. Time for a Rio trade mate! I’ve used the term Rio Trade all my two-decade-long career in the stock market. But the other day, I used the phrase in conversation with
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Can you trade 0DTE Options in the UK? Yes, you can trade 0DTE options in the UK by trading normal options on the same day they expire or by having a professional trading account. Zero-day options, or ‘0DTE’ for short, have become popular trading instruments in recent years. Today, they account for around half of
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The Society of Technical Analysts (STA) has kicked off 2026 with a January membership promotion, offering 20% off new associate memberships for anyone joining before 31 January 2026. The discount reduces the cost to just over £5 a month, making it one of the most affordable entry points into professional technical analysis education and networking
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Demo trading accounts are a great way to test a broker’s platform and experiment with trading strategies with virtual money. ❓Methodology: Our experts chose what we think are the best demo trading accounts based on: Over 30,000 votes and awards in the coveted Good Money Guide annual awards Our own experiences testing the demo accounts
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Spread betting broker IG has increased the amount of US shares available for extended hours trading to over 700. From 23st December 2025, IG clients can trade from 9am to 1am (Monday to Thursday) and 9am to 10pm on Fridays, well beyond standard US market hours. This feature is available on both share dealing and
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Matchbook will launch prediction markets in the UK in January 2026, becoming the first licensed platform to offer a dedicated prediction markets product to British operators. Branded as Matchbook Predictions, the new service is built on the firm’s existing sports betting exchange infrastructure and allows users to trade “Yes” or “No” outcomes on real-world events
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