What fees does Trading 212 charge?
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Is Trading 212 a safe broker?
Yes, Trading 212 is a safe broker, regulated by the FCA (UK) and CySEC (Cyprus). It serves over 4 million clients across the EU and UK with over £30bn in client assets. UK clients are protected by FSCS up to £85,000; EU clients by ICF up to EUR 20,000.
Which forex brokers offer commission-free trading?
eToro, Trading 212, Plus500, and AvaTrade offer truly commission-free forex trading. The cost is built into the spread (typically 0.6-1.0 pips on EUR/USD). For active traders trading high volume, raw-spread accounts with explicit commission usually work out cheaper overall.
What is the spread in forex trading?
The spread is the difference between the bid price (sell) and the ask price (buy) of a currency pair. It is the broker primary cost on commission-free accounts. EUR/USD typically has a 0.6-1.0 pip spread on Standard accounts, falling to 0.0-0.2 pips on Raw/ECN accounts where commission applies separately.
Is zero-commission trading really free in the UK?
No. Zero commission means the cost sits in the spread instead — typically 0.6 to 1.6 pips on EUR/USD at regulated brokers — and side fees can apply, such as Trading 212’s 0.15% currency conversion fee. The opposite model, raw-spread accounts, charges 0.0 pips plus an explicit commission of around $6-$7 per lot round-turn. Either way, the broker is paid.
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