TradeSense
Spread Betting and CFD trading carry a high level of risk to your capital; you should ensure you understand the risks involved. Please read the full risk warning.
The key to trading successfully is to understand the benefits and the risks of Spread Betting and CFDs, and we are therefore committed to providing as much education to our clients as possible.
Before you open an account
Please visit the links below to learn more about Spread Betting and Contracts for Difference (CFDs). You can also find out more about the extensive range of account features available to you now.
TradeSense - help for when you get started
TradeSense is a dedicated trader education resource for anyone wanting to learn more about trading CFDs or Spread Betting. The TradeSense programme runs for six weeks and is designed to guide you through your first steps.
All TradeSense members receive the indispensable TradeSense guide: a 100+ page educational pack comprising six module PDFs delivered by email over the TradeSense course.
To help build your confidence as you learn, the TradeSense programme also gives you a structured set of reduced minimum deal sizes. As you progress through the course your minimum gradually increases, up to the standard deal size at the end of the six weeks.
The Course
For CFDs
| Week | Min. online commission (UK share CFDs) | Min. online deal size (non-share markets) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | £1 | 5% of a contract |
| 3-4 | £2.50 | 10% of a contract |
| 5-6 | £5 | 25% of a contract |
Exclusive member benefits:
- Tiny minimum commissions online
- Deal in fractions of a contract
- Six-module PDF guide to CFD trading
For Spread Betting
| Week | Min. online bet size |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | 10p |
| 3-4 | 20p |
| 5-6 | 50p |
Exclusive member benefits:
- Deal online from just 10 pence per point
- Gradually increasing minimum bet sizes
- Six-module PDF guide to Spread Betting
Free £100,000 Demo Account
Register now for a Demo account for free use of our Level 1 online trading platform, including our detailed charts, research and news. Your Demo account features live market data for stock indices, forex, commodities and many other markets, with a practice balance of £100,000. Demo accounts will be active for 14 days and will then expire automatically. Open a Demo account now.
Types of Account
You have access to a market-leading choice of account types, dealing platforms and ways to deal.
Any Questions?
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Otherwise, please email us or call 0117 988 9915.
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