Articles on Trading in the UK
In our Articles section we explore UK trading brokers, the impact regulation has on the broker industry, as well as compare brokers side-by-side and share in-depth personal reviews of the top UK trading platforms. Trading is difficult, let your hunt for a trading broker be easy.
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Best Oanda Alternatives
Oanda is a great platform for UK traders, but if you are looking to switch there are some solid options for UK traders – IG, Pepperstone, XTB, Vantage Markets and CMC are all our top picks.
Pepperstone vs CMC Broker Comparison
Looking at Pepperstone vs CMC, you might think they’re two completely different brokers for two completely different audiences, and, you’d be right. CMC offers a breadth and depth that Pepperstone simply can’t match, and Pepperstone offers ease-of-use and down-to-earth customer service that makes getting started a breeze.
IG vs City Index UK Broker Comparison
It’s the ‘Battle of The UK Brokers’ with IG vs City Index in our Battle of the Brokers series. IG proves once again why they are the top UK trading brokers but facing off against stiff competition in City Index, here’s how it went down.
XTB vs IG: Broker Comparison
In this battle we compare XTB vs IG – two brokers that also offer great ISA investing as well as trading options. They are both dedicated trading platforms but have expanded their offering to become more holistic platforms. But which one is better?
IG vs CMC Markets
We compared two heavyweights of the UK trading industry, CMC Markets & IG to find out which broker is better based on spreads, platform experience, education and much more.
Best Trading Platforms for Investing
Finding that balance between a trading platform and investing is hard – people often refer to this as ‘Tradevesting’ meaning to hold a trading position for a longer time – similar to swing trading or position trading. Here we will explore the best trading platforms for investing longer-term.
How to Switch Trading Platforms
James Warwick ｜ Published: August 13, 2025｜ Updated: May 24, 2026 Edited by John Michaels OK, so you are sick and tired of your old broker and you’re considering a switch. How do you even switch trading platforms? Where do you begin? Well, in this guide, we’ll break down everything you…
Top 5 Trends for Trading Platforms in 2025
James Warwick ｜ Published: January 31, 2025 Fact-checked by John Michaels I know some people assume that trading platforms have hit a plateau, or that once you’ve got basic charting, news feeds, and a neat “Buy” button, you’re set for life. But in 2025, the innovation hasn’t just continued—it’s supercharged. We’re watching an explosion…
Forex.com vs Pepperstone
Forex.com vs Pepperstone – which broker is better for UK traders? Whilst it’s a tight clash ultimately Pepperstone reigns supreme but Forex.com provides a tough challenge.
Can I Make a Living from Trading in the UK?
Making a living as a full-time trader in the UK is not easy. It requires a level of discipline, starting capital and dedication that most people simply do not have. There is a reason why over 70% of traders fail. It is not easy, so let’s break it down.
