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Please bear in mind that:

The value of investments can fall as well as rise and any income from them is not guaranteed. You should be prepared to lose your investment. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
Selftrade provides you with a range of tools and information to help you make informed investment decisions but does not provide investment advice. If you are in any doubt as to the risk or suitability of an investment or product you should seek advice from an independent financial adviser.

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Market data

Name	Latest	Var
FTSE 100	5,892.20(c)	-0.15%
FTSE 250	11,237.74(c)	+0.02%
DOW INDUSTRIALS	12,845.13(c)	-0.13%
HONG KONG HANG SENG INDIC	20,709.94	+0.00%
Nikkei 225	8,831.93(c)	-1.09%

Name	Latest	Var
LLOYDS GRP.	35.30(c)	+2.65%
RANDGOLD RES.	7,565.00(c)	+2.23%
VODAFONE GRP.	177.85(c)	+1.57%
MARKS & SP.	345.80(c)	+1.38%
BP	489.55(c)	+1.04%

Name	Latest	Var
GLENCORE INTL	460.75(c)	-4.52%
ADMIRAL GRP	998.50(c)	-3.81%
VEDANTA	1,317.00(c)	-3.09%
ANTOFAGASTA	1,363.00(c)	-2.57%
BARCLAYS	231.40(c)	-2.55%

Buys

Name	Latest	Var
GULF KEYSTONE	324.75(c)	+7.00%
PREM FOODS	10.50(c)	-12.50%
TESCO	324.80(c)	-0.57%
LLOYDS GRP.	35.30(c)	+2.65%
BARCLAYS	231.40(c)	-2.55%

Sells

Name	Latest	Var
LLOYDS GRP.	35.30(c)	+2.65%
PREM FOODS	10.50(c)	-12.50%
GULF KEYSTONE	324.75(c)	+7.00%
BP	489.55(c)	+1.04%
ROYAL BANK SCOT	28.79(c)	+0.35%

Selftrade is a trading name and Selftrade® a registered trademark of Talos Securities Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Register number 208271) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange and PLUS Markets. Talos Securities Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales (Registration No. 4196325, Registered Address: Boatman's House, 2 Selsdon Way, London E14 9LA). VAT No. 629 2807 22.

Data: include Bondscape, Dow Jones, Factset, FTSE, Morningstar. Conditions may apply.

Account applications

Dealing account and ISA

CFDs and Spread Betting

Other Investment Accounts and Transfers

It is not possible to apply online for a Child Trust Fund, Investment Club, a Company, Joint, Designated or a SIPP Dealing account. You can download the application forms from the Forms section. If you are looking to transfer an account from another broker, you will also find the appropriate form in this section.

Important Information

Before applying for an account, please ensure you read and understand the Investment Risk Warnings and other important information.

If you are applying for a Selftrade CFD or Selftrade Spread Betting account, provided in association with City Index, please ensure you understand the risks before you open an account and trade, by reading the Terms and Policies and Risk Warning Notices and by completing an appropriateness assessment as part of your account application.

As margined products, which afford substantial leverage, CFD trading and spread betting involve above average risk to your capital. It is possible to quickly lose more money than your initial deposit and you may be required to make further deposits at short notice.

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