Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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A spread refers to the difference between the bid price and the ask price of a financial instrument. The bid price is the price at which a trader can sell an asset, while the asking price is the price at which they can buy it.
Find out moreA currency conversion fee is a charge applied when converting one currency to another. markets.com charges a flat rate of 0.6% for all currency conversions, regardless of the amount being converted.
Find out moreIf your account is inactive for 1yr (365 days), it will be classified as inactive. An inactivity fee of 10.00 in the Base Currency of your trading account will be applied on a monthly basis for each subsequent month you choose to not trade. If you wish to avoid an inactivity fee, you can close your account at any time.
Find out moreAn overnight swap fee is a charge imposed for keeping a position open overnight.
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We offer 0% commission on all our trades. This means we will never charge an additional commission on your orders. This means that traders can enter and exit their positions freely as they see fit.
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We will not charge you any fees for deposits or withdrawals. If you would like to deposit to or withdraw from your account this can be done at no additional cost.
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In addition to the information provided below you can find more comprehensive information on our costs and charges in our Costs and Charges Document or alternatively, you can find how fee types affect each asset class in our Key Investor Documents.
In trading, a spread refers to the difference between the bid price and the ask price of a financial instrument. The bid price is the price at which a trader can sell an asset, while the ask price is the price at which they can buy it.
Spreads can vary depending on the asset being traded and the market conditions. For example, spreads for major currency pairs like EUR/USD are typically lower than for exotic currency pairs like USD/ZAR.
At markets.com, traders can enjoy low spreads. Traders should always be cautious of platforms with high and exploitative spreads, as they can significantly impact trading outcomes.
An overnight swap fee is a charge imposed on trades and positions that keep a CFD/Spread bet position open overnight. If you want to avoid overnight swap fees, you’re able to close your positions before exchanges close for the night. The overnight swap fee applied to a specific position will vary depending on the asset.
If you would like to find out more about overnight swap fees you can find all the information in our Costs and Charges document.
If your account is inactive for 365 days, it will be classified as inactive. An inactive account is defined as one that has not opened or closed any positions, made a deposit into the account or has not been logged in within the last 365 days. If your account is deemed inactive, an inactivity fee of 10.00 in the Base Currency of your Account will be applied on a monthly basis. If you wish to avoid an inactivity fee, you can withdraw your funds and/or close your account at any time.
If you have more than one trading account and all of them are inactive, an inactivity fee will be charged for each inactive account. However, if at least one of your trading accounts is active, no inactivity fee will apply.
A currency conversion fee is a charge applied when converting one currency to another. This happens in any instance where a position uses a different currency than the base currency of the account. For example, if you are trading a symbol in USD but GBP is your account's base currency, currency conversion fees will apply.
markets.com charges a flat rate of 0.6% for all currency conversions, regardless of the amount being converted. This does not apply to spread bets since this is only offered on GBP accounts, and all assets are quoted in GBP.
A US stock transactions tax, specifically a withholding tax on dividends paid, is a tax levied on non-US investors who hold US stocks, ETFs, or indices. The tax is a 30% withholding on dividends. The tax is intended to ensure that foreign investors pay their fair share of taxes on income earned on US instruments. It applies to both Contract for Difference (CFD) and Spread Bet transactions where the underlying asset is a US stock, ETF, or index. To potentially reduce the withholding tax please complete and submit a W8/W9 form.
To ensure that you're well-informed about your trades, you can easily locate the rollover date for each CFD by visiting its respective asset class page on the markets.com website. Rollover means switching to a new futures CFD contract - it can affect the underlying contract's value and expiry date. It's crucial to be mindful of the rollover date for each CFD on Futures as it can significantly impact your trading outcomes.
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