CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 72% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 72% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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CFD Trading with XTB

Access 2500+ global markets and trade CFDs on indices, forex, shares, commodities and more, all from one powerful platform.

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What is CFD Trading?

Trade in both directions

Traditional investing restricts you to buying and holding, meaning you only win when markets rise. CFD trading liberates your strategy by allowing you to speculate on asset price movements in either direction. If you foresee a market decline, you can easily open a "short" position to capitalise on the drop.

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Years established
20+
50+
15+
15+
Instruments available
11600+
17000+
1200+
7000+
Multiple sub-accounts
up to 4 accounts
No minimum deposit
£250
$50
No standard deposit fees
Free demo account
Proprietary trading platform
One account across all products (CFDs, General Investment Account, ISA etc.)

Information correct as of July 2026
*IG: "Minimum applies to card/PayPal deposits".

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Tight spreads

Get the most of every investment with spreads as low as 0.3 pips.

Low swaps

Keep your positions open for longer with minor swap values.

No Commission

Across forex, indices, shares, commodities, ETFs, and more.

Free account opening

Create your account without unnecessary formalities.

Free deposits/withdrawals

Manage your funds. Take advantage of free deposits and withdrawals.

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Advanced charting

50+ technical indicators and drawing tools to help you analyse the markets.

Real-time market data

Live quotes, news, economic calendar

Risk management tools

Stop-loss, take-profit, price alerts

Trade on any device

Invest in CFDs regardless of your account currency from web, desktop or mobile


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A contract for difference (CFD) is an agreement between you and a broker to exchange the difference in the price of an asset between when a trade is opened and when it is closed. You do not own the underlying asset.

Yes. CFDs are complex instruments that carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should only trade CFDs if you understand how they work and can afford to take the risk of losses. XTB offers a free demo account so you can practise before trading with real money.

XTB offers CFDs on over 2500 instruments including forex, indices, shares, commodities and ETFs.

Yes. CFD trading is legal in the UK and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). XTB is FCA-authorised (FRN 522157).

No. XTB has no minimum deposit requirement, though you will need enough funds to cover the margin required to open a position. You can start practising with a free demo account.

Leverage allows you to control a larger position with a smaller initial deposit. For example, with 10:1 leverage, a £1,000 deposit can open a £10,000 position. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses.