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.
Get low margins when you go long or short on global stocks*
Trade international shares with a 0.5% transfer fee on foreign currency balances
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Minimum size 1
Margin 20%
Minimum stop distance 19
Minimum guaranteed stop distance 8.5%
08:00 - 16:30 (UK - London Local Time)
Your aggregate position in this market will be margined in the following tiers:
| Tier | Position size | Margin |
| 1 | 0 - 50100 Shares | 20% |
| 2 | 50100 - 250500 Shares | 20% |
| 3 | 250500 - 1002000 Shares | 20% |
| 4 | 1002000 + Shares | 75% |
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.
* Trading on margin can magnify losses as well as profits, as both are based on the full size of your position. This means you could lose more than your initial margin amount.
* Trading on margin can magnify losses as well as profits, as both are based on the full size of your position. This means you could lose more than your initial margin amount.
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1For CFDs, based on revenue excluding FX, published financial statements, October 2016; number of active UK financial spread betting accounts (Investment Trends UK Leveraged Trading Report October 2016); for forex based on number of primary relationships with FX traders (Investment Trends UK Leveraged Trading Report October 2016).
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