Trade index CFDs with
the UK’s best broker*
Zero commission and low-cost fixed spreads**, no hidden fees
Trade 1000+ instruments with up to 30:1 leverage
50% margin auto close-out level and negative balance protection
Trade index CFDs on our award-winning platform
Why index CFD traders
choose Trade Nation
Trade Nation is the UK’s specialist Spread Betting and CFD broker — a fair-value home for traders who want their edge to go further.
Low-cost fixed spreads**
Unlike other brokers, Trade Nation’s low-cost fixed spreads mean that when the markets move, your spreads won’t.
No stamp duty***
In the UK there is no stamp duty on CFDs because you don't take the physical ownership of the underlying asset.
Powerful trading conditions
Lightning-fast execution and minimal slippage with TN Trader. Seamless TradingView integration, plus charting tools and more.
Trade 1000+ global markets
Trade on FX, indices, UK and international shares, and commodities.
Leverage trading
Increase your market exposure with up to 30:1 leverage on currency pairs, 20:1 on indices and PMs, and 10:1 on commodities.
Local support
Our team is here to help 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, via phone or live chat.
Trade 40+ index CFDs across global markets
Trade Nation keeps index CFD trading simple with low-cost spreads and zero commissions.
Trade index CFDs on our powerful platforms, rated best-in-class
TN Trader
Experience TN Trader, our award-winning in-house platform designed for effortless, low-cost trading on both web and app.
TradingView
Benefit from the power of TN Trader and TradingView. Integrate our proprietary Superspreads with Supercharts. Trade like a pro.
*Voted Best Spread betting provider - OMA 2025
**For TN Trader/TradingView accounts, all FX, index, commodity and bond markets use fixed bid-offer spreads that adjust at set times during the day, typically reflecting in- and out-of-hours conditions. Equities use a fixed add-on spread applied to the underlying bid-offer, which is variable. For detailed pricing, refer to the market information section.
***Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future. Tax laws are subject to change and depend on individual circumstances.
CFD trading FAQs
Yes. Trade Nation allows you to trade CFDs outside of standard market hours on selected markets, giving you the flexibility to react to news and events as they happen.
- After-hours trading:
Many of Trade Nation’s cash (rolling) index and US share CFDs offer extended or out-of-hours pricing, so you can trade beyond the main exchange opening times.
- US Minis:
Trade Nation also offers US Mini index CFDs, which track the same underlying markets as the major US indices but with smaller contract sizes. This allows you to trade US markets with lower exposure per point, making them suitable for more precise position sizing.
Important to note:
Liquidity can be lower and spreads may be wider outside of main market hours. It’s important to consider volatility and use appropriate risk management tools, such as stop losses, when trading after hours or US Minis.
On Trade Nation, leverage levels for UK retail clients vary by market, in line with regulations:
- Forex: up to 30:1
- Gold: up to 20:1
- Indices: up to 20:1
- Stocks: up to 5:1
- Bonds: up to 5:1
- Oil: up to 10:1
- Other commodities: up to 10:1
Leverage allows you to gain full market exposure with a smaller upfront margin, but it also increases risk. Losses can exceed your initial deposit, so it’s important to use risk-management tools such as stop losses when trading CFDs on Trade Nation.
For more information about margin/leverage trading on Trade Nation, see this useful article.
If your equity falls to 50% of the required margin, our platform will automatically begin closing positions to protect you from larger losses. This built-in protection helps reduce the risk of early liquidation or negative balances.
You can spread bet on our in-house platform, TN Trader, or on TradingView.
We’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
No. Trade Nation does not charge commissions across its CFD markets, including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, bonds and oil.
All trading costs are built into transparent, fixed spreads, so you know your costs upfront with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
For cash (rolling) CFD positions held overnight, a low-cost financing charge may apply after the market close:
Long positions: the relevant interbank rate plus 2.5%
Short positions: if the interbank rate is below 2.5%, a net charge applies; if it’s above 2.5%, you may receive a credit
Futures-based CFDs are not subject to overnight financing.
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Financial Spread Bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 72.9% 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. Refer to our legal documents.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd, a financial services company registered in England & Wales under company number 07073413, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 525164. Our registered office is 14 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX, United Kingdom.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Australia Pty Ltd, a financial services company registered in Australia under number ACN 158 065 635, is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with licence number AFSL 422661. Our registered office is Level 17, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Ltd., a financial services company registered in the Bahamas under number 203493 B, is authorised and regulated by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB), with licence number SIA-F216. Our registered office is No. 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Financial Markets Ltd, a financial services company registered in the Seychelles under number 810589-1, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (FSA) with licence number SD150. Our registered office is CT House, Office 6B, Providence, Mahe, Seychelles.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Financial (Pty) Ltd, a financial services company registered in South Africa under number 2018 / 418755 / 07, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), with licence number 49846. Our registered office is 19 9th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198 South Africa.
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