Finspreads is now part of CityIndex. Finspreads’ trading platform is decent and complete with an orders system, technical analysis features and a customisable watch-list tool.
- Advanced orders system – You can choose specific levels to enter and exit any market, place a limit order to lock-in profits and manage your risk with a guaranteed stop loss.
- Optional split-screen layout – View live tradable prices and manage other areas of your account simultaneously.
- Advanced charting and analysis – Charting, technical analysis and company research, directly available from the trading platform.
Finspreads emphasises education as a selling point. All funded account holders are eligible to take part into Finspreads Trading Academy which guides clients through financial spread betting and teaches them how to use the Finspreads trading platform. The Trading Academy lasts for a period of 8 weeks, and during which clients can take full advantage of the trading platform for only 10p per point online. Once the ‘Trading Academy’ course have been completed clients may also attend free in-house seminars where additional coaching is provided on trading strategies, risk management, psychology and software selection.
Research and resources
Many traders choose to trade using information flows such as news and volume trading. Instant access to up-to-the-minute information and director dealings can be used as part of a well thought out trading strategy.
As part of the Finspreads service, all spreadbetters have access to:
- Live Dow Jones news feed – Keep up-to-date with all the latest market news as it happens.
- Market news and analysis – Receive daily market reports and weekly technical analysis on popular markets.
- Heat maps – A unique tool to help a trader quickly see which stocks are rising and falling through a colour-coded system.
- Trading support desk – A friendly team dedicated to assisting clients over the phone with trading-related questions and helping clients navigate the trading platform.