Share Trading
Are you looking for stock trading in the UK?
Buy and sell share CFDs of the world's largest companies online with FXOpen. Enjoy low commissions from $1 per order* for US shares.
Trading Share CFDs
Online share trading through CFDs is one of the most popular ways for traders to get exposure to the stock market. At FXOpen, you can trade stocks of iconic companies across three industry-leading trading platforms. Buy and sell hundreds of stock CFDs without owning the actual asset.
Why trade stock CFDs?
No ownership:
You don’t need to own actual assets.
Buy and sell:
Take advantage of falling and rising prices.
Leverage:
Control larger positions with less capital.
Access global markets:
Trade international stocks from a single platform.
Trade on the go:
Use a single platform to access the market anytime, anywhere.
Advantages of trading share CFDs with FXOpen
Protection of client funds
All client funds are fully segregated from FXOpen's own funds in accordance with FCA Client Asset Rules. Client funds are held in segregated accounts at Barclays Bank Plc and retail client funds are fully protected up to £85,000 by the FSCS.
One platform—multiple markets
At FXOpen, you can trade stocks of leading companies from the US on a reliable stock trading platform. But it doesn't stop there—with us, you can expand and diversify your portfolio with currency pairs and CFDs on indices, commodities, and ETFs.
Trader-friendly conditions
We care about our clients. Trade with tight spreads* and low commissions from $1 per order for US shares*. Take advantage of fast-speed trade execution.
No conflict of interest
As a leading ECN account broker, we enable fair trading, where trading orders are executed directly at the best possible prices, aggregated from a wide pool of liquidity providers.
Flexibility
With FXOpen, you can trade stocks in the desktop, web, or mobile versions of three advanced platforms.
Trader’s tools at hand
Download and use ready-made scripts and expert advisors, or customise them for your trading goals. Make informed decisions with over 50 built-in indicators and graphic tools for technical analysis.
Choose your stock trading platform
Use advanced share trading platforms in the UK. Trade anytime, anywhere—on desktop, web, or mobile.
TickTrader
FXOpen’s platform with advanced charting, lightning-fast order execution, and a user-friendly interface.
MetaTrader 4
The world’s most popular platform. Enjoy its accessibility and automated trading features.
MetaTrader 5
Want to explore different markets? Trade forex and CFDs on shares, indices, and commodities using advanced analysis tools.
How to open a share trading account at FXOpen
Sign up
Select your country of residence.
Complete the online application
Fill out the online application to move forward.
Log in to your share trading account
Log in to the client portal and deposit funds to explore the stock market.
FAQ
How do you trade stocks?
One of the most common ways to trade stocks is through Contracts for Difference (CFDs). CFD trading is based on the concept that traders speculate on the price movements of individual company shares without actually owning them. This allows them to take advantage of both rising and falling prices. Moreover, CFD trading usually involves leverage, which means traders can open larger positions with a smaller initial investment. However, it’s worth remembering that leverage can increase both potential returns and risks.
How can you start trading stock CFDs?
When starting, many traders learn about the stock market—exploring different types of stocks and factors that determine their prices and discovering which type of market analysis can help assess market conditions. The next step is to choose a broker which aligns with their needs. Key factors may include the broker’s experience in the industry, client reviews, and the quality of conditions it offers. Once the broker is found, traders open an account, continuing to learn more about the market, analysis techniques, and risk management tools. When the trader feels confident, they begin their trading journey.
Do stock traders receive dividends?
CFD contracts don't provide traders with the ownership or management rights of the company whose shares they trade. However, dividend payments of the issuing company are reflected through a dividend adjustment, a cash adjustment made to a trader’s account. The adjustment is usually made on the ex-dividend date. Dividends aren’t received directly, but if a trader has a Buy position, they receive a positive adjustment. In case of a Sell position, the dividend adjustment is deducted from their account.
* Additional fees may apply.