Can you recommend a broker?
For Stocks and Options:
Nasdaq maintain a list of preferred on-line brokers on the following link: http://www.nasdaq.com/investing/online-brokers/
Scroll down that page for a few more.
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For UK Spread-Bets
Please note that Spreadbetting is only referred to for UK residents. If you are a UK 'Ex-Pat' it is likely that your eligibility will depend on your relationship with HMRC, and having a UK address, and UK bank account or credit card. Please check with your chosen provider.
IG Index have the greatest range of tickers to bet on.
A Google search will reveal many other spread-bet providers.
Typically we are interested in the constituent stocks of the Standard & Poor 500, The Nasdaq 100, and the Dow Jones 30, plus their index ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds); SPY, QQQ and DIA respectively. You you may wish to check that your chosen provider offers the majority of those tickers.
We are not affiliated with any spread-bet provider.
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