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UK SHARES TRADING

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WHY TRADE UK SHARES WITH VANTAGE?

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    Accessibility to
    Popular UK Shares

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    Speculate on over 90+ UK shares by trading CFDs through highly liquid global stock exchange markets.

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    Tight Spreads On
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    With competitive spreads, trade the world’s most traded UK shares products at minimum cost.

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    Trade
    On The Go

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    Buy and sell anytime. React swiftly to news on our trading platform and mobile app.

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    Low & Competitive
    Costs

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    Start trading with $0 deposit fees.

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    Free Educational
    Material 

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    Equip yourself with shares trading knowledge through free educational materials at our academy.

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    Trade Bull & Bear
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    Flexibility to trade in both rising and falling UK shares markets.

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    Vantage offers negative balance protection, price alerts and stop-loss tools to help you manage your downside risk.

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WHAT ARE UK SHARES?

UK shares refer to shares of companies listed on a UK stock exchange - the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The UK shares market is diverse and encompasses a wide range of industries and sectors, including finance, technology, healthcare, energy, and more. Investors can choose from a vast array of companies to build a diversified portfolio that aligns with their investment goals and risk tolerance.

HOW DOES UK SHARES TRADING WORK WITH VANTAGE?

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    Open a live account with Vantage

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    Deposit funds to your newly created account

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    Analyse the index markets and determine which indices you wish to trade

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    Open and monitor your first trading position

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    Close the position to complete the trade

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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    How can I trade UK stocks?

    You can start by setting up a trading account with Vantage via CFDs. Then, fund your account using our range of convenient funding methods, all available without any deposit fees.

    CFDs or Contracts-for-Difference on Shares allow you to speculate on the price movements of the share without actually owning them.

    Next, select your preferred UK shares and open a position. When you feel the time is right, close the position to complete your trade.

    If you’re completely new to trading shares, you can tap on our library of free educational materials to better understand the product and trading strategies.
  • 2

    Is there a UK stock exchange?

    Yes, the most prominent UK Stock stock exchange is known as the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The LSE is one of the world's oldest and largest stock exchanges. It facilitates the trading of various types of securities including shares, bonds, and derivatives.
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    What is the largest UK stock?

    The largest UK stock, as measured by market capitalisation, is currently AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN). The company is a pharmaceutical giant that operates on a global scale and is headquartered in Cambridge, England.

    It is best known for developing the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine which has played a significant role in the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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    What is the UK stock market called?

    The UK stock market is known as the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It is the primary stock market in the UK and ranks among the largest and most influential financial markets globally.

    At Vantage, we offer easy access to the UK market, providing a wide range of products available for trading. With our user-friendly platform, expanding your trading horizons in UK markets has never been easier. Enjoy access to popular products, advanced trading tools, and dedicated support when you trade with Vantage in the UK market.
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    Where can I buy UK shares?

    With Vantage, you have the opportunity to buy or trade UK shares using Contracts for Difference (CFDs). Vantage provides UK share CFDs with leverage of up to 20:1, enabling you to engage in both long and short positions, without owning the actual shares of the underlying companies.

    When you begin trading UK share CFDs with Vantage, you can benefit from some of the lowest trading costs in the industry. With commissions as low as £0.01 per trade, traders can save on trading expenses while enjoying unparalleled access to a wide range of share CFDs.

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