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Where to trade online? Everything you need to know
Remember that CFDs are a leveraged product and can result in the loss of your entire deposit. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for you. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved.
Plus500
Most Banks
Trading instruments
CFD Service Popular Shares , Forex, Commodities, Indices, ETFs
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Usually local shares and American shares
Worldwide shares
Available
Limited
Demo account
Free unlimited demo account
Demo not available
Min. account funding
£100
Usually a few thousands EUR
Buy commission
0%
0.1%-0.5%
Sell commission
0%
0.1%-0.5%
Go short
Available
Short not available
Custody holding charges
No
Probably
Live quotes
Free
Usually delayed – pay for real time
Trade with leverage
Forex up to x50
Shares up to x10
Commodities up to x12
Not available
Risk level
High
Low-medium
Dividends
Yes
Yes
Taxes
No taxes deducted
All kinds of taxes deducted
Spread
Usually 0.2% for shares
Market spread
Trading platform
Windows, Web, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mobile
Usually only web
Advice
Never give advice
Love to give advice
Technical analysis tools
Free
Sometimes
Day trading
Recommended
Not recommended
Long term investments
Not suitable – high premium
Suitable
Welcome Bonus
£20
Not available
First deposit bonus
Up to 30%
Not available
Authorised & Regulated by the
Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Conduct Authority
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