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 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.
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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.
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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.
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How Trading Platforms Make Money
Beginners often ask us, how do trading platforms make money – I can’t see any upfront fees… so what are they getting out of this relationship? Well, let’s break down how brokers / platforms actually make their money.
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Best MT4 Brokers for UK Traders
Looking for the best MT4 brokers in the UK? Metatrader 4 (MT4) is a classic online trading platform, used by retail traders and professionals alike in the trading game. However, with so many brokers offering MT4 & MT5, which is the best?
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Forex Lot Size Calculator UK Traders
Our free forex lot size calculator is designed to guide beginner UK traders on position sizing for risk management. We will constantly update and improve this page to provide the most accurate information. It will always be free for all UK forex traders.
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Vantage Markets vs Pepperstone: UK Broker Comparison
James Warwick Published: December 17, 2024｜ Who is a Better Broker: Vantage Markets vs Pepperstone? 1. Key Features Comparison 2. Fees and Spreads: Who Saves You More? 3. Trading Platforms: Flexibility vs Focus 4. Range of Tradable Assets: Precision vs Variety 5. Automated Trading and Copy Trading 6. Regulation and Security 7.…
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Best Day Trading Platforms in the UK
Day trading is just fundamentally buying or selling stocks, commodities or indices in one day without holding on to the trade too long. So which brokers make this easy and which simply don’t cut it.
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Beginners Trading Guide for UK Traders
John Michaels ｜ Reviewed by James Warwick Published: December 15, 2024｜ Let’s be honest—if you are a complete beginner, starting out in trading can feel like walking into a room where everyone speaks a different language. Words like pips, lots, leverage, and stop losses get thrown around, and you’re sat there thinking, “Am I supposed to…
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Vantage vs ActivTrades UK Broker Comparison
Vantage Markets or ActivTrades – It was always going to be a gloves off kind of battle, both with deep educational resources, proprietary platforms and excellent spreads. But let’s dive in and see which is better for UK traders.
