Brokers Guide

Founded in London in 1989, CMC Markets is a global online trading and investment provider with over 35 years of industry experience. CMC Markets plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The group serves traders and investors across international markets through its trading technology and regulated entities.

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• Platforms: CMC web platform, CMC mobile app, MT4 & TradingView

• Markets: Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs & Bonds

• Trading: Manual trading & automated strategies via MT4

• Accounts: Demo & Live accounts

• Services: CFD trading, spread betting & investing, depending on jurisdiction

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Regulation

FCA UK — CMC Markets UK plc: No. 173730 | CMC Markets Investments Limited: No. 948126
Regulatory protections depend on the relevant CMC entity and product.

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Risk Warning

CFDs and spread bets involve leverage and carry a high risk of rapid losses. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when spread betting and/or trading CFDs with this provider. Ensure you understand these products and can afford potential losses.

*Products, platforms and services vary by entity and jurisdiction. The loss percentage above relates to CMC Markets’ UK offering.

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Pepperstone is a global online forex and CFD broker founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 2010. The group serves traders across international markets through multiple regulated entities.

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• Established: 2010

• Platforms: MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView & the Pepperstone platform

• Markets: CFDs on Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares & ETFs

• Automated Trading: Expert Advisors (EAs) supported on MT4/MT5; cBots supported on cTrader

• Account Options: Demo & Live accounts; Standard & Razor account types

• Trading Environment: Manual & algorithmic trading supported

•  Global Presence: Operates through multiple legal entities and jurisdictions

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Regulation

Australia — Pepperstone Group Limited: ASIC, AFSL No. 414530
United Kingdom — Pepperstone Limited: FCA, Reference No. 684312
Other group entities are regulated in their respective jurisdictions.

 

Risk Warning

CFDs and spread bets involve leverage and carry a high risk of rapid losses. 73.6% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. Ensure you understand these products and can afford potential losses.

*Products, platforms and services vary by entity and jurisdiction. The loss percentage above relates to Pepperstone’s UK offering.

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Established in 2016, Capital.com is a global online trading platform providing access to thousands of financial instruments. The group operates through regulated entities across multiple jurisdictions, offering web and mobile trading platforms, analytical tools and educational resources.

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• Platforms: Capital.com web platform, mobile app, MT4 & TradingView

• Markets: CFDs on Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs & Bonds

• Trading: Manual trading & automated strategies via MT4

• Accounts: Demo & Live accounts

• Services: CFD trading & spread betting, depending on jurisdiction

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Regulation

FCA UK — Capital Com (UK) Limited: No. 793714
Regulatory protections depend on the relevant Capital.com entity and product.

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Risk Warning

CFDs and spread bets involve leverage and carry a high risk of rapid losses. 65% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. Ensure you understand these products and can afford potential losses.

*Products, platforms and services vary by entity and jurisdiction. The loss percentage above relates to Capital.com’s UK offering.

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XTB is a global online trading and investment provider with over 20 years of industry experience. XTB S.A. has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2016. The group serves clients across international markets through its proprietary platform, offering trading tools, market analysis and educational resources.

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• Platforms: xStation web platform & XTB mobile app

• Markets: Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares & ETFs

• Trading Tools: Advanced charts, market sentiment & risk management tools

• Accounts: Demo & Live accounts

• Services: CFD trading, stock & ETF investing, depending on jurisdiction

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Regulation

FCA UK — XTB Limited: No. 522157
Regulatory protections depend on the relevant XTB entity and product.

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Risk Warning

CFDs involve leverage and carry a high risk of rapid losses. 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. Ensure you understand these products and can afford potential losses. Investments in stocks and ETFs can also fall in value.

*Products, platforms and services vary by entity and jurisdiction. The loss percentage above relates to XTB’s UK offering.

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BlackBull Markets is an online broker founded in 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. It offers access to a range of financial markets through several trading platforms.

 

• Established: 2014

• Platforms: TradingView, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and cTrader

• Markets: Forex, commodities, indices, shares and other available instruments*

• Automated Trading: Expert Advisors and algorithmic trading supported on compatible platforms

• Account Options: Demo and live accounts

• Trading Environment: Manual and algorithmic trading supported

 

Regulation

BlackBull Markets operates through different legal entities.

BBG Limited is authorised and regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA), licence number SD045.

Black Bull Group Limited is registered as a financial services provider in New Zealand, FSP403326.

 

Risk Warning

Trading forex and CFDs involves significant risk. Leverage can increase losses, and you may lose some or all of your invested capital. Consider whether you understand the products and can afford the risks before trading.

*Products, platforms and services vary by entity and jurisdiction.

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Founded in London in 1974, IG Group is a global financial technology group with over 50 years of trading experience. IG Group Holdings plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Through its international businesses, the group provides online trading and investment services to clients worldwide.

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• Platforms: IG platform, MT4, TradingView & ProRealTime

• Markets: Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares & ETFs

• Trading: Manual & automated trading supported

• Accounts: Demo & Live accounts

• Services: CFD trading, spread betting & share dealing, depending on jurisdiction

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Regulation

FCA UK — IG Markets Ltd: No. 195355 | IG Index Ltd: No. 114059
Regulatory protections depend on the relevant IG entity and product.

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Risk Warning

CFDs and spread bets involve leverage and carry a high risk of rapid losses. 70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. Ensure you understand these products and can afford potential losses.

*Products, platforms and services vary by entity and jurisdiction. The loss percentage above relates to IG’s UK offering.

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