The Ultimate Guide to
IG
IG.com/de
With over 40 years experience in the industry, IG are a leading provider of brokerage services. They pioneered online trading and are now at the forefront of the industry, with innovative products and an award winning trading platform. They have 14 offices around the world; the closest for Portuguese traders is located in Madrid. As they are regulated by one of the most trusted industry regulators, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, they are subject to high operational and organisational standards. Client money is kept independent of IG’s own business capital and deposited in banks across Europe, which ensures it would be returned to clients should the group become insolvent. This makes IG a reliable and robust choice for Portuguese traders.
Furthermore, IG offer their website and powerful trading platform in the Portuguese language. The platform can be used on desktops or mobile devices, and can be downloaded as an app, or simply accessed online through any standard browser. In addition to their own platform, IG also offer the MetaTrader 4 platform which is extremely popular amongst traders around the world. A base currency of Euros can be selected for use within the trader’s chosen platform, and Portuguese traders can set up a demo account with €20,000 of virtual currency.
Through CFDs, IG offer access to more than 15,000 markets, with spreads from as low as 0.4 points. Just some of the popular markets amongst Portugese traders include Germany 30, US 500, Brazil 60 and Spain 35.
Training tools such and market information are also available in Portuguese.
AvaTrade
www.avatradeportuguese.com
AvaTrade are an established broker, with over 10 years experience providing Forex trading services, CFDs, options and spread betting. They are regulated throughout the EU by the Central Bank of Ireland and are authorised in accordance with the regulations of the EEA Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. Portugal is just one of the European jurisdictions in which AvaTrade operate.
Video tutorials and other training tools and resources are all available in the Portuguese language from a dedicated website; and live support, telephone support and email support are also available for traders in Portuguese. The platform is available in Euros, and a demo account can also be set up with Euros as the base currency.
Traders can open a live account with as little as €100 and can choose from a selection of platforms, including AvaTrade’s own AvaTradeAct. MetaTrader 4 is also available, and the trading platforms can be accessed on mobile devices as well as desktop computers.
Clients can benefit from up to 400:1 leverage on products, allowing them to increase their exposure to a market. A range of payment options are available for deposits and withdrawals including the Ava Debit Card which is provided by AvaTrade.
XTB
www.xtb.com/pt
XTB are a leading broker offering trading services on a wide range of markets, including CFDs, indices, Forex and commodities. With over 14 years of experience, and offices in more than 13 countries around the world, including a local office in Lisbon, they are an ideal choice for traders based in Portugal. Furthermore, XTB Limited is regulated by well-respected UK regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the subsidiary company, X-Trade Brokers Dom Maklerski, SA, is registered with the Portuguese regulator, the Securities Market Commission (CMVM).
XTB offer access to more than 3000 markets, with leverage of up to 200:1 on a range of financial products, and spreads starting at just 0.3 pips. Traders have access to powerful technology including the MetaTrader 4 platform, and XTB’s web-based xStation. Platforms can be accessed from desktops and apps are available to download for mobile devices, including smartwatches.
With a dedicated Portuguese website, all information can be easily accessed and read by traders from Portugal, including their market analysis and education tools; and customer support is also available from the Portuguese office in Lisbon by telephone or email.
Traders can benefit from interest payments on capital as well as cashback offers. A basic account is available from XTB on an instant execution basis, and the pro account is available on a market execution basis offering variable spreads.
