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.

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Speculate on price changes, without having to own the underlying asset. Use up to 30x leverage i Leverage is available on several financial products, including spread bets, CFDs and forex trades. When trading using leverage, the provider will only ask for a fraction of the total value of your position: the rest is effectively lent to you by the provider. to start trading with minimal upfront capital.

Using leverage can magnify profits but also amplify losses. 

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When trading shares via spread bets, the primary cost is included in the ‘spread’ – the difference between the buy and sell prices. Spread betting is commission and tax free

When trading CFDs, the main charge is the commission, which you’ll pay to open and close the position.

Spread bets and CFDs are leveraged derivatives, so you’ll use margin (a deposit) to open your trade. While not a cost to you, it’s an important figure to consider. Your profit and loss on a shares trade will be based on the full position size, not the deposit used to open it.

Note that trading could also carry other fees.

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The costs and fees involved when investing via share dealing will differ depending on the type of investment you have (e.g. shares vs ETFs), but could include commission, foreign exchange fees and custody fees.

With us, you could invest in US shares from zero commission and in UK shares from just £3.* Our foreign exchange conversion fee is just 0.5%. Note that, because share dealing isn’t leveraged, you must put down the full value of your position when you open it.

* Trade in your share dealing account three or more times in the previous month to qualify for our best commission rates. Please note published rates are valid up to £25,000 notional value. See our full list of share dealing charges and fees.

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