CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.
76.6% 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.

From the 18th of December, 2024 to the 2nd of January, 2025, financing rates will remain the same. By freezing the financing rates we are aiming to protect our clients from potentially aggressive market movements over the holiday period.

If you have any questions please contact our customer services team.

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OANDA and you.

A winning team*.

At OANDA, we understand the importance of being the best you can be. Which is why we help you to trade smarter. You bring the focus and we‘ll bring the tools. Join us today and be part of a winning team.

*Voted Broker of the Year (TradingView Awards 2023). Most Popular Broker 3 years in a row (TradingView Awards 2022, 2021, 2020).

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Trading Overview

Global forex broker for 25 years*

Trade the UK 100 from 1 point, Germany 40 from 1.2 points, EUR/USD from 0.6 pips, EUR/GBP from 0.8 pips, SPX500 from 0.4 pips and Nadsaq from 0.8 pips. We offer depth of market on all our forex pairs. Check out our historical spreads here.

You can use our powerful API technology to integrate your strategy with trading applications, build your own custom user interfaces. You can even create and test your own automated trading strategies using our APIs.

*Voted best overall client satisfaction (2023 UK Leverage Trading Report, Investment Trends)

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CFD trading

Go long or short on over 120 CFD instruments, including over 70 forex pairs. Take a position on forex, indices, commodities, metals and bonds.

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Tax-free trading*

Take a tax-free spread betting position with our sub-account. You can speculate using the OANDA Trade platform and MetaTrader 4.

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Powerful trading tools

We offer a range of powerful analysis tools, including Advanced charts powered by TradingView, Technical Analysis from Autochartist and the Economic overlay, available on the OANDA Trade platform.

Competitive spreads

Our spreads start from just 1 point on the UK 100, 1.2 points on Germany 40, 0.6 pips on EUR/USD, 0.8 pips on EUR/GBP, 0.4 pips SPX500 and 0.8 pips on Nadsaq.

Margin reflective of 30:1 max leverage

*The maximum leverage for each asset class that OANDA (Europe) Limited can offer its retail clients is governed by the requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). These restrictions do not apply to clients who are categorised as Professional, where OANDA (Europe) Limited determines the leverage that applies.

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Platforms

Engineered for speed

Prices in the global financial markets can move quickly, especially during volatile conditions. Our award-winning trading platform** is engineered for reliability and speed.

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Trade on the go

Access more than 50 technical tools, including 32 overlay indicators, 11 drawing tools and 9 chart types with our apps for iOS and Android.

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Powerful platform tools powered by TradingView

Over 100 popular technical indicators and the ability to analyse price trends, with chart time intervals starting from 5 seconds. You can also automate your trading strategies using our APIs.

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Account features

Standard trading account

We offer 24-hour support when the markets are open, variable contract sizes and fully-automated execution.

Frequently asked questions

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What are OANDA's hours of operation?

Our hours of operation coincide with the global financial markets. In the UK, trading is available from approximately 10pm Sunday to 10pm Friday (GMT). Please note: these times are subject to change during daylight saving time and certain public holidays.

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What are the deposit options to fund my OANDA account for trading?

Please check the relevant deposit funds section of frequently asked questions.

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Can’t find what you’re looking for?

*Spread betting is exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax and UK stamp duty. UK and Irish tax laws are subject to change and individual circumstances may vary.

**Voted Best Broker 2023 (TradingView Broker Awards 2023). Most Popular Broker 3 years in a row (TradingView Broker Awards 2020, 2021, 2022). Best Trading Tools winner (Online Personal Wealth Awards 2021). Awarded highest client satisfaction for telephone customer service (Investment Trends 2021 UK Leverage Trading Report, Industry Analysis).

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Powerful tools

Identify potential trading opportunities using the range of powerful analysis tools that are available on our trading platform.

Protect your trades with a GSLO

Protect your positions from market gapping and slippage with a GSLO. Available on indices, gold and forex.

3 ways to trade, plus TradingView and MetaTrader 4

Our range of platforms include OANDA Trade web, mobile and tablet, as well as TradingView and MetaTrader 4.