Master CFD Trading in the UK
Live charts on FTSE 100, gold, oil and shares — plus plain-English guides on how CFDs work, UK tax treatment, and which FCA-regulated broker to use.
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Best CFD Brokers for UK Traders
FCA-regulated CFD providers. Compare platforms, pricing, and instruments.
IG
UK's Largest CFD Provider
- ✓ FCA regulated since 1974
- ✓ 17,000+ markets
- ✓ Indices, FX, commodities, shares
- ✓ Advanced charting & analysis
CMC Markets
#1 CFD Provider in the UK
- ✓ FCA regulated
- ✓ Award-winning Next Generation platform
- ✓ 12,000+ instruments
- ✓ No minimum deposit
Spreadex
Spread betting & CFDs
- ✓ FCA regulated UK broker
- ✓ No overnight charges on some products
- ✓ Spread betting + CFD accounts
- ✓ Tight FTSE 100 spreads
Plus500
Simple CFD platform
- ✓ FCA regulated
- ✓ Easy-to-use platform
- ✓ Shares, indices, commodities
- ✓ Free unlimited demo account
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 74–89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Understanding CFD Trading
How CFDs Work
Long and short, leverage, margin, overnight funding — everything explained in plain English.
CFD Tax in the UK
CGT vs income tax, spread betting tax-free status, and how to stay on the right side of HMRC.
Best CFD Brokers
IG, CMC, Spreadex, Plus500 — reviewed and compared for UK traders.