Execution-only Contracts for Difference (CFD) Accounts

Why choose Hoodless Brennan Markets?  

• Tight Spreads

  Hoodless Brennan Markets is committed to offering the tightest dealing spreads.

• Low Commission Charges

  Commission free trading on Index, commodity and treasury CFDs and low commission rates on equity CFDs regardless of trade size or frequency.

• 24 hour trading

  Hoodless Brennan Markets offers a host of global markets that are available to trade 24 hours a day from Sunday to Friday night. Extended trading hours are offered on selected instruments.

• Award-winning trading platform

  Access real-time prices on our trading platform, Marketmaker®. Marketmaker® features a professional charting package, news and analysis, backtesting module, market commentary and mobile trading. 

• Competitive margins

  Just 1% on Indices and Sectors and 3-10% on Shares. 

• Risk Management

  Free risk management tools include stop loss, limit and One-Cancels-Other (OCO) orders. Guaranteed Stop Losses are also available.

What is a CFD and what can I trade on?

CFDs are an increasingly popular way to trade on a wide range of instruments such as Shares, Indices, Commodities, Currencies and Treasuries. In fact, CFDs are one of the world’s fastest growing trading products.

A CFD is a contract between you (the client) and Hoodless Brennan Markets. The difference between where you enter the trade and exit the trade is the Contract for Difference (CFD).

CFDs mirror the price of an underlying instrument. Quite simply, CFDs allow you to enjoy the benefits of trading an instrument without having to physically own it.

Originally created as a hedging tool for large institutions to cover their equity exposure, CFDs have exploded in popularity with individual investors, particularly in Europe and Australia. And for good reason, since CFDs offer significant benefits in comparison to other trading products, specifically physical share trading.

For starters, CFDs are leveraged. The advantage of a smaller outlay, as well as the opportunity to gain from rising and falling markets translate into an exciting new trading product, which is widely considered a smarter alternative to physical share trading.

At Hoodless Brennan Markets, we offer you the ability to trade on thousands of instruments, including Global Shares, as well as International Indices, Sectors, Commodities and Treasuries. What’s more, if you have a view on a market sector (mining, energy or banking) or an entire Index (TSX60, US30, UK100, Japan225) CFDs represent a cost-effective way to trade these instruments from a single trading account. Even better, all Index, Commodity, Treasury and Sector CFD trades are commission free.

In short, CFDs are simple and inexpensive to trade, making it an attractive trading product that is conducive to most trading strategies.

Now that you know more about where the smart money goes, find out more about why you should be trading CFDs.

CFDs are not for everyone!

You must be 18 or over and ensure that you understand the risks involved in CFD trading. They may not be suitable for everyone and you may lose more than your initial deposit. CFD accounts are not for risk averse investors.  They have the potential for bigger profits through leverage but also big losses if the price moves against you. 

Risk Warnings

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Please read our Terms & Conditions for CFDs.

CFDs are leveraged products and carry a high degree of risk to your capital and it is possible to lose more than your initial investment. Only speculate with money you can afford to lose. These products may not be suitable for all investors, therefore ensure you fully understand the risks involved, and seek independent advice if necessary. CMC Markets UK Plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Hoodless Brennan Markets is a trading name of CMC Markets UK Plc who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (173730). CFD services are provided by CMC Markets UK Plc trading as Hoodless Brennan Markets, to whom you have been introduced by Hoodless Brennan Plc. Hoodless Brennan Plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (register 155104) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange, Plus Markets and APCIMS. All dealing, administration and settlement in relation to these services is undertaken by CMC Markets UK Plc. You and CMC Markets UK Plc, not Hoodless Brennan Plc, will be counterparties to each transaction.

CFDs typically require a deposit of a small percentage of the total trade value. As the financial outcome is determined by the price movement on the total trade value, profits and losses can quickly exceed the initial deposit. Ensure you understand the risks as this product is not suitable for everyone. This product is only intended for people who are over 18.