Plus500
★★★★★
Best for: Simple CFD trading, investors who prefer straightforward platforms.
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Plus500 is a simple and accessible CFD platform listed on the London Stock Exchange. The interface is one of the most intuitive in the market, but the offering is limited to CFDs with no access to real assets.
Overview
| Minimum Deposit | $100 |
| Fees | Spread-based with no direct commission; inactivity fee after 3 months without logging in; overnight funding on CFD positions. |
| Asset Types | CFDs on Stocks, Indices, Forex, Commodities, ETFs, Cryptocurrencies, Options. |
| Platforms | Plus500 Web, Plus500 App (iOS and Android). |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), MAS (Singapore), FSA (Seychelles). |
| Available Countries | Portugal, UK, Germany, Spain and 50+ countries (restrictions in USA). |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Simple
- clean CFD trading platform
- Listed on the London Stock Exchange
- FCA
- CySEC
- ASIC and MAS regulated
- No commission (built into the spread)
- Free demo account
Cons
- CFDs only
- no real asset ownership
- Inactivity fee kicks in after just 3 months
- Spreads can be wide on some assets
- Very basic analysis tools
- No MT4/MT5 support
Verdict
Suitable for simple CFD trading but not recommended for long-term investing. The quick inactivity fee is a notable downside.
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