Our comparison of the best trading platforms rank pricing, market access, customer services, apps and what added value a broker offers.
IG, widely regarded as the best MT4 broker and certainly the largest in the UK has released details of a new package for MT4 customers. IG sent a circular to clients stating: Our MetaTrader 4 package now features lower spreads, better technology and more choice than ever before. That means you can trade EUR/USD […]
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IG Spreads, Commission and Financing Costs The major instruments are consistently competitive all the way down to the more illiquid stocks and assets classes. Indices like the FTSE 100 spread betting spreads and CFD charges are are 1 pip with margins at 0.5%, pretty standard For Forex they have some razor tight spreads though offering 0.6 pips on EURUSD
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CMC Markets, one of the largest CFD brokers in the UK and the most recent to float on the London Stock exchange show it’s share price drop a little (it’s generally quite volatile) down to 272 (14:00 17th June) after corporate broker Numis initiated converge with a hold rating and price target of 280p. Since CMC markets
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The annual Investment Trends survey is here and top CFD broker CMC Markets are offering a £2,000 as a prize for taking part. In appreciation for your time, you will be eligible for entry into the Investment Trends draw* which contains a first prize of a Flight Centre gift card valued at £2,000 and two runner-up
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Thanks to Swing Traderkk for asking… Could you add an account currency filter to your comparison site please? There are many, not least the Irish, who would appreciate being able to spreadbet in currencies other than GBP, like EUR or GBP. This is a question that is asked quite frequently and many brokers handle the
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One of the biggest frustrations for big spread betting traders is not getting filled on a order and getting it rejected. it can results in loss of profits or note being able to cut a loss making position quickly. Unlike CFD trading where you have the option of trading direct on the underlying exchanges, until
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ETX Capital, one of the largest brokers offering spread betting, FX and CFD trading has won another award. This time in the City of London Wealth Management Awards. The City of London Wealth Management Awards 2015 are voted for by the public, so it’s fairly safe to assume that the winners are going to be
The Evening Standard reported yesterday that the new boss of City Index (the second-largest spread betting company) has “slammed” the FCA for allowing Cyprus based and regulated brokers to compete for spread betting, CFD and Forex business in the UK. The comments come after the acquisition of City Index by Gain Capital the NYSE listed broker
Here are three UK based and regulated spread betting, CFD and FX brokers that clients can move their account and trading to. ETX Capital offer MT4 and are the second biggest spread betting company in the UK. They offer a diverse product range, not just focusing on FX. They are UK based and regulated. IG have one of the
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