Online trading has been accessible to retail traders since the late '90s. The number of online brokers has increased sharply in recent years and the choice of a brokerage company is a bit complicated. However, strong competition among brokers has significantly improved the trading conditions, spreads and services offered to investors.
Nowadays, you can invest in all financial markets with one click with just one trading platform. The forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) allow you to invest in currencies, commodities, oil, precious metals, stocks and stock market indices. Thanks to the leverage effect of margin accounts, the initial capital to open an account is not very high. However, this type of account is not without risk as leverage increases the potential for both profits AND losses.
The forex-central.net website was created to advise and train professional traders who wish to diversify their investments in the financial markets. On this website, you will find: articles to learn foreign exchange and stock trading, real-time information, as well as free advice for your training as a trader. To facilitate your search (and choice of trading platform), our broker comparison lists a selection of the best online brokers offering forex brokerage services in the UK and abroad.
Everything you need to know about trading and investing on the stock market:
 | HOLIDAY ALERT: markets partially affected this weekend due to EASTER! 17 April 2025 - Please note that for the Easter holidays this weekend, trading hours for some financial markets will be changed. As an example, FXOpen has sent out an email to its traders with the following changes: (more...) |
 | Spotware launches the cTrader Dischord community 10 April 2025 - This community aims to foster real-time communication and collaboration between clients, traders and algo developers, reinforcing Spotware's commitment to building an interactive and knowledge-driven trading ecosystem. (more...) |
 | XTB: ISA transfers are now available! 04 April 2025 - Traders can now transfer their existing Stocks and Shares ISA & Cash ISA directly to XTB. (more...) |
| XTB: Unlock a boosted 6.5% AER interest rate on your ISA! 04 March 2025 - For a limited time only, XTB is offering a boosted interest rate of 6.5% AER interest rate (4.5% + 2% extra boosting for 90 days) on GBP uninvested funds held in a Flexible Stocks and Shares ISA account. (more...) |
| XTB updates the interest rates it offers on your unused funds 17 February 2025 - Please note that XTB's relevant interest rates have changed today. They are as follows for GBP, EUR and USD accounts... (more...) |
 | FXOpen: MT4 demo accounts are closing Upgrade to a MT5 or TickTrader demo account 14 February 2025 - FXOpen: MT4 demo accounts are closing - Upgrade to a MT5 or to a TickTrader demo account (more...) |
 | DFSA - Broker regulation in Dubai 10 January 2025 - Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai and has become a business centre for the Middle East. In 2005, a special economic zone was created in the city (the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)). The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is the regulatory agency there. (more...) |
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Warning
CFD trading comes with a high risk of losing money, it is therefore not for all investors.Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
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