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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73% 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.
Options and turbo warrants are complex financial instruments and your capital is at risk. Losses may be extremely rapid.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73% 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.
Options and turbo warrants are complex financial instruments and your capital is at risk. Losses may be extremely rapid.
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ETPs
Exchange traded products (ETPs) are investment products that track another investment instrument such as a commodity, currency, share price or interest rate
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are investment products that track an index, commodity or basket of assets.
Exchange traded commodities (ETCs) work in a similar way, either tracking specific commodities or an index of diversified commodities such as agriculture.
Benefits
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Combine what would otherwise be several trades in a single transaction
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Continuous pricing means you can trade at any time during market hours
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ETFs have the same level of flexibility and transparency as shares
Why might you trade on ETPs?
- To track a basket of shares or goods with a single transaction
- ETPs can have capital gains tax advantages over funds and index trackers*
- ETPs are sometimes the only way to access exotic markets
Product details
See our ETP product details within the CFD shares list.
Learn more about CFDs and their potential risks
*Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances. Tax law may differ in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
