Editorial only. Trading CFDs is high-risk — most retail accounts lose money. We are not a broker and not a financial adviser. Capital at risk. Verify regulation and terms directly with each broker before opening an account.
Plus500 Review 2026
Regulated by
- FCA
- CySEC
- ASIC
- MAS
- FMA
Plus500 is a user-friendly CFD platform listed on the London Stock Exchange, offering a clean mobile-first experience. Its demo account and educational resources suit beginners; the real trading account is intended for experienced traders. Not suited for professional or active traders.
Pros
- Simple, clean interface
- FTSE 250 listed
- Regulated in 5 jurisdictions
- Fast account opening
- No commissions (other fees may apply)
Cons
- No MT4/MT5
- Limited education resources
- Inactivity fee
- Wider spreads
- Limited research
Broker Specifications
Risk Warning
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 81% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. — figures published by Plus500.
Regulated entities (as listed by Plus500, checked 30 September 2026): Plus500UK Ltd authorised & regulated by the FCA (#509909). Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14). Plus500SG Pte Ltd, licensed by the MAS (#CMS100648). Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), licensed by: ASIC in Australia, AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026; Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa, FSP #47546. You do not own or have any rights to the underlying assets. Consider if you fall within our Target Market Distribution. Please refer to the Disclosure documents available on the website. Plus500SEY Ltd authorized & regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (#SD039). Plus500EE AS is authorized and regulated by the Estonian Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority (Licence no. 4.1-1/18). Plus500BHS Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas ("SCB") as a Firm Dealing in Securities as Agent or Principal, with licence number SIA-F250. Plus500CA Ltd is an investment dealer member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization ("CIRO").
81% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
