FX - Account Overview
Trade currencies with a global leader in FX
If you are an experienced, active trader who is comfortable accepting a higher level of risk for potentially higher returns, FX on BARXdirect could be for you.
Trading FX on BARXdirect gives you the edge in the world's biggest financial market with market-leading spreads, agile trading tools and intelligence that you need to search out profit and avoid losses, regardless of market conditions. We support your trading with a state of the art trading platform offering best-of-breed charting and analysis, professional streaming news and research, and a dedicated team to help you realise your trading potential.
Leveraged foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk to your capital and you should only deal with money you can afford to lose. Leverage can magnify losses as well as gains. Open positions will be closed out automatically if the available margin falls by 90%. If Barclays Stockbrokers fails to close these positions for reasons beyond its control, you will remain liable for all losses. Terms & conditions apply.
Key features
Tight spreads from under 2 pips on 19 major currency pairs
Pricing sourced directly from Barclays Capital
A cutting edge trading platform with fully customisable charting, 29 technical indicators and advanced order types
Fully integrated system alerts and integrated risk management
You choose - desktop or web-based platform available under a single login
Competitive Interest payments on cash held within your account
Professional quality streaming news from Reuters
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FX on BARXdirect from Barclays Stockbrokers is a trading name of Barclays Stockbrokers Limited.
Please note that BARXdirect via Barclays Stockbrokers may not be available in certain jurisdictions, especially the US and Japan. The products offered by Barclays Stockbrokers under the BARXdirect brand differ from products offered by Barclays Capital.
Barclays Stockbrokers is group name for the businesses of: Barclays Stockbrokers Limited, a member of the London Stock Exchange and PLUS. Registered No. 1986161; Barclays Sharedealing, Registered No. 2092410; Barclays Bank Trust Company Limited, Registered No. 920880. Registered VAT No 243 8522 62. All companies are registered in England and the registered address is: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. All companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
