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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

GBP/EUR

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Minimum size 0.10

Contract size GBP 100,000

One Pip means 0.0001 EUR/GBP

Value of one Pip EUR 10 (GBP 8.29)

Margin 3.33%

Minimum stop distance 8

Minimum guaranteed stop distance 12

Your aggregate position in this market will be margined in the following tiers:

Tier Position size Margin
1 0 - 24.9 Contracts - EUR 3.33%
2 24.9 - 149.4 Contracts - EUR 3.33%
3 149.4 - 249 Contracts - EUR 3.33%
4 249 + Contracts - EUR 6%

If your aggregate position is larger than Tier 1, your margin requirement will not be reduced by non-guaranteed stops.

Please note: we have tried to ensure that the information here is as accurate as possible, but it is intended for guidance only and any errors will not be binding on us.

* While leverage can amplify profits it also magnifies losses, as both are calculated on the full size of the position, not your initial margin. Always remember to use an effective risk management strategy.

* While leverage can amplify profits it also magnifies losses, as both are calculated on the full size of the position, not your initial margin. Always remember to use an effective risk management strategy.

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1 Trading is available around the clock, apart from 10pm Friday to 8am Saturday and 20 mins just before the weekday market opens on Sunday night.
2Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
3 By number of primary relationships with FX traders (Investment Trends UK Leveraged Trading Report released July 2024).
4 Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2023)