CFDs and Spread Bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. On average, 74–89% of retail investors lose money when trading CFDs and Spread Bets. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Please consider our Risk Disclosure.

We believe investing
is for everyone.

And we’ve built an investment platform that should have existed all along — one that puts you first, charges you fairly, and gives you the educational tools to understand investing.

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Mission & Purpose

Our mission is simple: make investing accessible, affordable, and educational. Open to everyone.

Investing shouldn’t be complicated, expensive, or exclusive. Whether you’re saving for a house, planning for retirement, or building wealth for the future, you deserve a platform that’s on your side—not the other way around. Existing platforms were either too expensive, too complicated or too disconnected, treating education as an afterthought rather than a core feature.

We saw a gap in the market and decided to change that. We built a platform for real people—people like you. People who want to invest with confidence, understand what they’re doing, and keep more of what they earn.

Our three core commitments:

01

Radical Transparency

We charge fair, fixed fees with no hidden costs. You always know exactly what you’re paying.

02

Learning As You Go

We believe informed investors make better decisions. That’s why we provide educational resources directly into the platform, so you can build your own understanding at your own pace.

03

Community Over Competition

We’ve created a thriving community where investors share ideas, support each other, and learn together. Your success is our success.

What makes us different

We’re not your typical investment platform.

1. ISA allowance limits apply and are subject to change. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change in future. Cash held within accounts may be subject to interest rate terms — see Fees & Commissions page for full details.

2. SIPP contribution limits and tax relief depend on individual circumstances and may change in future.

3. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may vary in future. This is not personalised tax advice — please seek independent advice if unsure.

4. Other fees may apply — see Fees & Commissions page for full details.

Regulated, protected, secure.

Your security and protection come first — always.

FCA authorised

EC Markets is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

FSCS protected

Your eligible cash deposits are protected up to £120,000, and your eligible investments up to £85,000, under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Segregated assets

Your investments are held separately from EC Markets’ own assets at all times.

Biometric security

Industry-standard encryption and biometric login protect your account on every device.

Education & Learning

Learning is at the heart of what we do.

We believe that education is the most powerful tool for building investor confidence. That’s why we’ve made learning a core part of our mission.

Video Library

Hundreds of how-to videos created for our community and curated from YouTube, covering everything from beginner basics to advanced strategies.

Expert Guides

In-depth guides on topics like “Understanding ISAs,” “Building a Diversified Portfolio,” “Technical Analysis Basics,” and “Tax-Efficient Investing.”

Community Discussions

Learn from thousands of other investors. Ask questions, share ideas, and get answers from people who’ve been there.

Market Insights

Daily market analysis, economic calendar updates, and investment ideas from our research team.

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