Spread betting carries a high level of risk. Between 51-82% of retail investor accounts lose money. You should consider whether you can afford to take the risk of losing your money.
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Trade Nation

Most trustedEst. 2014 · FCA #525164

Fixed spreads that don't widen — beginner-friendly with TradingView integration. Below is our full breakdown of how Trade Nation scores across the six factors that matter most to UK spread bettors.

Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.7% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading 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.

Figure published by Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd, verified 2026-07-26. Providers update this quarterly.

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76/100
BTS Score · rank #13 of 15
BTS Score76/100
Founded2014
Min deposit£0
FTSE 100 spread0.8 pts (fixed)
RegulationFCA #525164
Tax statusTax-free (UK)
Scorecard

How Trade Nation scores

Each category rated 0–10, then weighted into the overall BTS score.

Spreads
8.8
Platform
7.2
AI Tools
5.8
Markets
6.2
Education
5.5
Regulation
9.0

Strengths

✓Fixed spreads that don't widen during volatility
✓No minimum deposit — zero barrier to entry
✓TradingView integration with fixed spreads
✓Regulated by 5 authorities including FCA and ASIC
✓Guaranteed stop losses available
✓Simple, beginner-friendly interface

Trade-offs

–No MetaTrader 5 — only MT4 (for CFDs)
–Limited research and education resources
–Fewer markets than IG or CMC (~1,000 vs 12,000+)
–MT4 spreads are variable — fixed only on TN Trader/TradingView
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