CFD Trading Blog

Guides, strategies, and education for UK CFD traders.

Oil CFD Trading for UK Traders: Brent Crude vs WTI Explained

Oil is among the most liquid CFD markets. UK traders can access Brent and WTI crude via spread betting or CFDs. Here's what drives prices.

Both spread betting and CFDs let you speculate on markets without owning assets. But the tax treatment is very different — and it matters.

Gold is one of the most popular CFD instruments. Here's how UK traders approach XAU/USD — timing, key drivers, and broker costs.

CFDs let you speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. Here's how they work, the risks involved, and how UK traders use them.

CFD positions held overnight incur financing charges based on the interbank rate plus a broker spread. Here's how to calculate and minimise them.

CFD profits are subject to Capital Gains Tax in the UK. Here's how HMRC treats CFD trading, what you can offset, and how spread betting compares.

UK traders can access major global indices via CFDs. Here's a guide to FTSE 100, DAX 40 and S&P 500 CFDs — costs, timing, and strategy.

UK retail traders are limited to 30:1 leverage on major FX and 20:1 on indices under FCA rules. Here's how to use leverage responsibly.

The FTSE 100 is one of the most popular CFD instruments for UK traders. Here's how to trade it — timing, risk management, and key drivers.

Only trade CFDs with FCA-regulated brokers. A comparison of IG, CMC Markets, Spreadex and Plus500 — spreads, platforms and protections.

A complete beginner's guide to CFD trading in the UK. How CFDs work, choosing a broker, managing risk, and avoiding common mistakes.

Practical FTSE 100 trading strategies for UK CFD traders. Opening gaps, trend following, seasonal patterns and key data releases to watch.

A clear comparison of spread betting and CFDs for UK traders — covering tax treatment, how each works, and which suits different trading styles.