Trading Overview
Global forex broker for 25 years
Trade the UK 100 and Germany 30 from 1 point and EUR/USD and EUR/GBP from 0.8 pips. We offer depth of market on all our forex pairs.
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.
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.
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.
Powerful trading tools
Our powerful platform tools include Advanced Charts, open positions ratios and an MT4 plug in.
Competitive spreads
Our spreads start from just 1 point on the UK 100 and Germany 30, and 0.8 pips on EUR/USD and EUR/GBP.
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.
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.
Tools
Powerful platform tools powered by TradingView
Advanced technical analysis and tools, including our orderbook overlay, position ratios, and a news aggregator with a search function.
Account features
Standard trading account
We offer 24-hour support when the markets are open, variable contract sizes and fully-automated execution.
Voted Best Forex and CFD Broker 2021 (TradingView Broker Awards 2021).
Most Popular Broker (TradingView Broker Awards 2021).
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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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 Forex and CFD Broker 2021 (TradingView Broker Awards 2021). Most Popular Broker (TradingView Broker Awards 2021). 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).
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.
4 ways to trade, plus MetaTrader 4
Access OANDA Trade from your web-browser or desktop, tablet or mobile device. We also offer MT4.