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With a strong focus on the trading experience, industry leading technology, low costs and award-winning client support, we feel that Pepperstone is a good option for the more established high volume day trader.
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$100 |
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FP Markets is an established ASIC, CySEC FSP and CMA regulated broker. They offer access to the industry leading MetaTrader platforms and provide pricing directly from the market meaning fast execution and transparent pricing. A 24/7 multilingual client support service has won recognition through the highly respected Investment Trends awards.
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£100 |
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Tickmill is an established, regulated broker. With a focus on platform technology, fast reliable trading and low costs, it is a good choice for the experienced high volume trader.
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£20 |
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Capital.com’s intuitive, user-friendly platform, round-the-clock support and seamless integration with MT4 and TradingView make it a worthy contender for beginner and experienced traders alike. The broker was voted ‘Best Spread Betting Provider’ at the Investors’ Chronicle 2023 Investment Awards and ‘Best CFD Provider (2023)’ at the Online Money Awards, and boasts an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating.
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Widely recognised as the largest broker of its kind for CFDs and Spreadbetting, IG has now expanded its services to include Equities and ETF trading.
Their range of markets is wide reaching while both trading and share dealing costs are low. We really like their Smart Portfolio's which are ideal for inexperienced investors to gain exposure to the markets.
With deeper pockets to invest in their services than most brokers, IG's platform suite and trading support tend to lead the way. IG is a good all-rounder for novice through to experienced traders and investors.
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Spreadex offer a pretty unique proposition for UK and Ireland residents, combining sports betting and financial betting on one trading platform. Their range of markets includes equities, or stocks, and is broad enough to offer a choice of Small Caps with a market capitalisation of £1million and above.
The business is getting noticed too, having been named among top 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe in 2017.
The only beef we have is the absence of a free platform demo. However, opening an account requires no initial deposit so new clients can familiarise themselves with the platform before committing funds
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£100 |
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With competitive rates for trading shares and ETFs and significant discounts on funds, Hargreaves Lansdown offer a cost effective way to access a broad range of markets. You can open a Stocks and Shares fund, ISA or SIPP for yourself or a Junior ISA for your children.
We like their Portfolio+ and Master Portfolio services - they offer a great option for investors who are unsure about where to start.
Hargreaves Lansdown is a market leading, FTSE 100 listed broker that can cater for the needs of the majority of investors. A solid choice in our opinion.
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Trade Nation offer something a little different for traders. You won't find research or educational tools - the emphasis is on trading, so pricing and fees can be kept low.
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$200 |
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Social trading offers beginners an opportunity to watch the behaviour of more experienced traders and interact with them. Financial markets are driven by volume and eToro offer you the chance to be a part of a 5million+ trading community.
Don't be fooled into thinking that risks are reduced though, just because you are following the crowd. They aren't. Following seasoned traders can mitigate some of the risk but anyone can have a bad day, so do your homework beforehand and don't over-commit.
As a Copy Trader, you should still take time to develop an understanding of the behaviour of the markets you are trading. The virtual account offers you a great way to do this.
For seasoned traders, there is the benefit of extra income on top of your trading profits through the Popular Investor program. However, the range of markets may prove a little prohibitive if you trade outside of the most popular and liquid financial markets.
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ActivTrades platform is simple to use with an emphasis on risk management tools and competitive spreads. Clients can spread bet from as little as 10p per point making it a great option for beginners.
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$200 |
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TigerWit is a new and bold entrant to the industry. They are leading the technology race amongst CFD providers with their use of blockchain to improve security, efficiency and transparency. There’s no desktop or web based platform available at the time of writing- suggesting TigerWit is likely to appeal to traders who prefer to trade on the move rather than watching screens and don’t need access to advanced tools.
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£100 |
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City Index is one of the oldest and most recognised brands in the UK for spread betting and globally for its CFD trading services. Owned by NASDAQ listed StoneX Group, the group has 295,000 retail traders worldwide.
An all-rounder with fast execution and tight spreads, City Index will appeal to novice through to experienced traders.
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Interactive Brokers is one of the world’s leading futures brokers with the ability to offer direct market access to a range of securities.
With previous personal experience of trading with this broker, The Armchair Trader knows that they offer excellent platform stability, an excellent range of markets, and solid customer support
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$100 |
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FxPro provide a solid range of markets, covering all of the most popular choices. This range will easily cater for the needs of the majority of traders.
The platforms look good, provide plenty of functionality and are easily navigated which means they should appeal to the majority of traders. Clients can also choose how much leverage they trade with, meaning they can set their own risk levels.
However, it's their treatment of negative balance protection that sets them apart. Clients that lose more money through their trades than they deposit within their account, will automatically be refunded the difference within the hour. No quibbles or lengthy administrative procedures.
We see FxPro appealing to most traders. However, their client inspection procedures are designed to ensure that all clients have an appropriate level of experience to trade leveraged products.
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We like the Market Neutral position InterTrader Direct have taken. Predicting the financial markets is tough enough, without having to compete with your broker at the same time. You'll trade the price you see on the platform and you won't get any requotes.
Your money is safe too. Intertrader Direct offer a 100% guarantee on all client funds. Unlike most of their peers, there is no maximum ceiling.
The Welcome Bonus and Tradeback loyalty scheme would benefit regular traders with a sizeable initial deposit
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£200 |
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Spread Co doesn't have the financial power of some of the bigger players to invest in tools and research products, so they play to their strengths. Pricing is kept low and we like the fact that spreads don't change depending on market volatility. You'll earn 2% interest on your cash balance and the Mini Markets account is a great place to start for beginners
Spread Co is a solid option if you're a frequent trader looking for an easy to use suite of platforms.
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We've got to know the team over at Accendo Markets pretty well over the last few years. They always have time for their clients, whether that's welcoming them to their offices in Aldgate, or through their dedicated account management team over the telephone.
If you are new to trading, they'll make sure you get the support you need at the outset. Their research team, headed up by Mike van Dulken produces a wealth of information every day that provides clients with market commentary and trading ideas. You can receive it to your inbox (asweI do) or using their research app which is available across the major App Stores.
If you are looking for a knowledgeable, personal service from your CFD, Spreadbetting or Forex broker, you won't go wrong with the Accendo Markets team.
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An AvaTrade account includes the powerful MT5 Platform that offers traders with over a 1,000 instruments to trade on.
For novices, there is a demo account and online video tutorials. Traders can also utilise their risk management tool, AvaProtectTM, available on their AvaTradeGO app
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LCG offers a choice of two platforms; their own LCG Trader and the powerful MT4 platform. The LCG Trader platform comes with a number of tools and integrated charting features on both the browser based and mobile options. The MT4 platform offers a comprehensive charting package, indicators, customisable interface and automated trading
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£250 |
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With offices in 11 countries around the world, XTB offer a local presence worldwide. You'll have a dedicated account manager available to provide help and support when you need it, and XTB actively encourage clients to visit their offices.
For beginners, we like XTB's free guaranteed stops function within the Basic Account. They go to great lengths to highlight their no requote policy too, meaning the price on your deal ticket is the price you'll pay. More experienced traders, will benefit from the loyalty bonus that rewards active trading.
A solid all-rounder that places personal service at the heart of their offering, XTB will appeal to traders across a range of experience.
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£1,500 |
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Saxo Markets are a trusted brand that sit at the forefront of fintech advancement. Their platforms are simple to use and possess powerful features designed to appeal to a wide range of experience. A good all-rounder
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$100 |
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Admiral Markets uses the powerful MT4 and MT5 platforms across a number of accounts types which are designed for a wide range of trading experience. Investors can also invest in ETFs and Stocks & Shares through a non-leveraged account
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$1000 |
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Hantec Markets doesn’t have the financial power of some of the bigger brokers but uses the powerful MT4 platform to provide traders with the tools they need. As a smaller broker, personal service is high on their priority list
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Berkeley Futures provides an advisory service which can be of use to traders who are looking to move up from CFD trading or spread betting. Here, the Direct Market Access (DMA) facilities and exchange-based contract trading mean you are closer to the actual price action. The personal service comes in handy if you have any questions about migrating to DMA and actual futures and options trading, as you should be able to get a friendly voice on the phone quite easily.
Minimum deposits are much higher than you would expect from a CFD or spread betting broker but you won’t be expected to have all of this capital tied up in trades. The entry level is there simply to qualify clients and ensure they have the necessary funds required for leveraged trading.
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