Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 70% 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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Best Platform for the Active Trader and Best Multi Platform Provider, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2026. Voted Best Trading Platform, Good Money Guide Awards 2026.
Access an intuitive, customisable platform built for traders.
Our web trading platform lets you trade spread bets, CFDs or deal shares from your browser — manage your account, register cards and access streaming news, economic calendar and signals in one place.
Access specialist third-party platforms alongside our own.
Download MetaTrader 4 for free automated CFD trading and spread betting, use ProRealTime's advanced charting free four times a month, or trade our tastytrade-powered platform for US options and futures.
Our trading platforms
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Compare our core trading platforms to find the right fit.
Figures correct as of October 2026 and may vary; see our full charges schedule for details.
Online platform
Quick market access from a clean, easy-to-use layout.
Charts, news, analysis and your trades, all in one place.
Personalise your settings for faster trading.
Use stops, limits and alerts to help manage risk. They don’t remove the risk of losing money.
Real-time prices and fast execution. Execution speed and prices can vary in volatile markets.
Explore what you can do on our online trading platform.
Take control of each trade with just a few clicks in our easy-to-use deal ticket:
Get an instant overview of market prices, spread and margin with our simple, clean design
Manage your risk with stops and limits, including guaranteed stops2
Choose your preferred currency to help keep conversion charges down
Trade automatically by setting orders to open at your chosen level, then choose their expiry date or close manually
Set alerts to trigger when a market moves by an amount, hits a price level or meets your technical conditions
Find dealing specs in the ‘information’ tab – minimum stop distances and trade sizes, margin factors and more
Compare the markets available across our trading platforms.
Trading tools
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Yes, our web platform, mobile app, ProRealTime, MetaTrader 4 and L2 Dealer are all free to use, though monthly fees may apply for certain exchange data feeds.
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a popular third-party platform for spread betting and CFD trading, with advanced charting, automated trading tools and free add-ons from us.
Our tastytrade-powered platform is designed specifically for US-listed stocks, equity and ETF options, futures and futures options.
No — our web platform runs in your browser, though specialist platforms like MT4, ProRealTime, L2 Dealer and TradingView require a separate download or connection.
* Based on revenue (published financial statements, 2025).
1 Best Platform for the Active Trader and Best Multi Platform Provider, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2026. Voted Best Trading Platform, Good Money Guide Awards 2026.
2 You’ll pay a small premium only if your guaranteed stop is triggered.
An advanced third-party platform, available through IG.
A platform designed with traders’ needs in mind.
Spot potential trades with free forex signals, index signals and commodity signals.
