Best trading platform for equity cfd`s .

[nwest]

Hi , wondered if anyone could help me . Im looking for a front end trading platform to trade primarily equity cfd`s . i have used ig markets l2dealer and gni touch which are both good platforms but am looking for something a bit more .

im currently looking at :

realtick and fidessa

i would like something on the same scale as realtick or fidessa although would like to keep costs down to a minimal and as im sure everyones aware fidessa is expensive and realtick as well .

any suggestions ?

thanks in advance

 

[rmorse]

Quote from nwest:

Hi , wondered if anyone could help me . Im looking for a front end trading platform to trade primarily equity cfd`s . i have used ig markets l2dealer and gni touch which are both good platforms but am looking for something a bit more .

im currently looking at :

realtick and fidessa

i would like something on the same scale as realtick or fidessa although would like to keep costs down to a minimal and as im sure everyones aware fidessa is expensive and realtick as well .

any suggestions ?

thanks in advance

I'm not familiar with the term CFD's. Could you explain? Is that another term for pairs trading?

 

[LeeD]

Quote from rmorse:

I'm not familiar with the term CFD's. Could you explain? Is that another term for pairs trading?

It's Contracts For Difference. Instead of buying or selling "cash" equities, one trades a rolling non-deliverable forward-type OTC contract, same as with majority of "retail" forex brokers.

CDFs are particularly popular in the UK. First, trading them is free fom "stamp duty", stock transaction tax in the UK. Second, trading them as an individual is considered "gambling" and any profits are usually tax-free.

 

[rmorse]

Quote from LeeD:

It's Contracts For Difference. Instead of buying or selling "cash" equities, one trades a rolling non-deliverable forward-type OTC contract, same as with majority of "retail" forex brokers.

CDFs are particularly popular in the UK. First, trading them is free fom "stamp duty", stock transaction tax in the UK. Second, trading them as an individual is considered "gambling" and any profits are usually tax-free.

Wow...thanks