Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75.1% 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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Enjoy tax-free trading** on FX, Indices, Commodities, Shares and more.

**In the UK spread betting profits are exempt from capital gains tax. Please be aware that tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and tax law may be subject to change.

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What is CFD trading?

CFDs are a type of Over The Counter financial instrument that enables investors to bet on the price fluctuations of various assets such as foreign exchange (forex), equities, and commodities without the necessity of actually owning those assets.

What is spread betting and how does it work?

Spread betting is a tax-efficient way of speculating on the price movement of thousands of global financial instruments, including indices, currency pairs, commodities and stocks.

What is forex trading and how does it work?

Forex trading is the exchange of currencies in the global market, aiming to profit from fluctuations in exchange rates. Traders buy or sell currency pairs based on market analysis, using platforms to execute trades.

What is commodity trading and how do you trade them?

Commodity Trading can be defined as the trade in the raw materials and consumables that drive the modern world. But what exactly is commodity trading and how do you trade commodities?

What is gold trading and how do you trade it?

Gold is a highly valued commodity despite its limited industrial applications. It is widely regarded as a store of value and a hedge against inflation.

What is oil trading and how do you trade it?

Trading in oil provides exposure to one of the world's most actively traded commodities, with extensive uses in energy and industrial processes. However, this exposure also reflects economic performance and geopolitical stress.

What is index trading and how to trade major indices?

Comprehensive knowledge of stock market indices plays a crucial role in index trading. These indices offer deep insights into market trends, acting as reliable benchmarks for evaluating performance.

What is stock trading and how does it work?

Stock trading via Contracts for Difference (CFDs) or through spread betting involves speculating on the price movement of equities of publicly listed companies without owning the underlying asset.

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For traders looking to trade IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) in 2025, it's time to start planning ahead. An IPO is when a company offers its shares to the public for the first time, allowing investors to buy a stake in the business.

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*Rated highest for overall customer satisfaction by users, according to to Investment Trends 2024 UK Leverage Trading Report.

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*All spreads are generated from data between 01/07/2024 and 31/07/2024

~The Pepperstone group of companies have clients in over 160 countries.

**In the UK spread betting profits are exempt from capital gains tax. Please be aware that tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and tax law may be subject to change.

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^24 hour trading 5 days of the week. Trading begins on Sunday at 20:00 ET and ends on Friday at 17:00 ET. After hours begin from 4:00 AM ET to 9:30 AM for pre-market and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET for post-market. Over night hours are between 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM.

*For exact timings, please refer to the instrument specifications within the trading terminal. 24-hour trading on select US stocks only