Introduction to financial markets
The financial markets are complex and dynamic systems that facilitate the exchange of financial assets.
Learn how the financial markets work, whether you're trading stocks, bonds, currencies, or other financial instruments.
Learn what shares represent, how stocks differ from shares, and their significance within trading.
Discover what indices are, how they work, and why they matter for traders. We cover various indices like the FTSE 100.
Learn how to trade raw materials, such as gold, oil and more, we cover various factors affecting price in these assets.
Learn how currencies are bought and sold, grasp the dynamics of the forex market, and factors influencing currency fluctuations.
SPREAD BETTING & CFD TRADING
Find out more about how spread betting works and why it may be a suitable method for you to trade the global markets.
Financial spread betting has many advantages over traditional trading methods including tax-free profits and leveraged access.
Find out more about contracts for difference (CFD) trading and why it may be a suitable method for you to trade the global markets.
Learn about the main differences and similarities between trading through spread betting and CFDs.
Learn about the costs associated with Spread Betting and CFD Trading.
TRADING WITH SPREADEX
Learn how to place a Stop Loss or Limit Order with Spreadex.
Learn how to use our trading signals on mobile and desktop.
TRADING STRATEGIES
Learn about different trader types, from fundamental and technical traders to high-frequency traders, each employing unique approaches.
Delve into the world of fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and news trading.
Risk management is a crucial component of any successful trading strategy. It involves identifying, assessing, and controlling potential risks that may affect your trading performance and profitability.
Welcome to the world of options trading, a financial realm that offers diverse strategies for investors seeking to navigate the markets with flexibility and precision.
CHART ANALYSIS
To help you with any technical jargon which may at first appear confusing, we have drawn up a bluffer’s guide to the key terms used when trading with charts.
Recognising and acting upon known chart patterns can play a key part in a trader’s strategy employing technical analysis.
Guide your trading with our advanced, automatic candlestick pattern recognition tools.
Plan your strategies around economic indicators using the latest inflation, interest rate and gross domestic product reports.
Still have a question about our charts? Check out our answers to your frequently asked questions.
Subscribe to our weekly financial market updates to get all the news straight from our analysts on the trading floor.
Learn more about the main strategies investors use when trading, including Fundamental Analysis, Technical Analysis, and News Trading.
