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Trading 24/5: how to trade US stocks outside regular market hours

What is Trading 24/5? Trading 24/5 lets XTB clients trade selected US stocks outside regular market hours, from early Monday to late Friday. Instead of waiting for the US market to open at 14:30 UK time, you can react to news, earnings and global events as they happen. Trading 24/5 applies to selected US-listed stocks. It is not switched on automatically: you choose to enable it in the XTB app and accept the terms before you can trade outside regular hours. This guide explains how US trading hours work, what you can trade with Trading 24/5, the risks to consider, and how to switch it on.

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Best Investment App in the UK 2026

Choosing the best investing app in the UK in 2026 can make a significant difference to your long-term returns. With more UK investors turning to mobile-first platforms for stocks, ETFs, ISAs, and CFDs, the competition between investment apps has never been stronger.

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Best Investment Platform in the UK

A reliable investment platform shouldn't be a nice-to-have. If you've searched 'investment platform not working' today, you're probably not the only one. If you've ever tried to check your portfolio during a busy market day and been met with a spinning wheel, you'll know the feeling. It's not just frustrating when markets are moving, being locked out of your own account actually costs you. Platform reliability rarely comes up in the glossy comparison guides. Everyone talks about fees, interest rates, and stock selection. But when something goes wrong and you can't get in, none of that matters.

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Best Trading Apps in the UK 2026

Selecting the right trading app is a crucial step for investors in the financial markets in 2026. With an increasing number of platforms available, each offering distinct features, tools, and fee structures, making an informed choice can be challenging. This article provides a review of the leading trading apps in the UK, highlighting their strengths and limitations to help you identify the best fit for your investment goals. At the forefront of this landscape is XTB, a well-regulated platform known for its advanced technology, comprehensive educational resources, and strong user support.

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How to Look for the Best CFD Broker

Choosing the right CFD broker is a critical first step for any trader looking to access the global financial markets. With hundreds of brokers offering similar services, it can be challenging to identify which one truly aligns with your trading goals, experience level, and risk tolerance. Whether you're a beginner seeking user-friendly tools or an experienced trader demanding tight spreads and advanced platforms, knowing what to look for is essential.

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Best CFD Brokers in the UK 2026

Traders in the UK are presented with a wide range of brokerage options, each offering unique features and tools to suit different trading styles. Whether you’re a beginner looking to dip your toes into the stock market, or an experienced investor seeking advanced features, choosing the right broker is extremely important. Let’s take a closer look at the factors you should consider when choosing a broker for 2026 and why XTB is one of the best CFD brokers in the UK.

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We are excited to announce that XTB is now offering Flexible Stocks & Shares ISA accounts, providing you with even more opportunities to manage and grow your investments tax-efficiently!

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Best Stock Broker - How to Choose the Best UK Broker

Many individuals embarking on their trading journey often seek out the best brokerage firms in the UK. In the competitive world of online trading, XTB offers a comprehensive range of services and features designed to cater to traders of various experience levels and trading styles. In this article, we delve into what XTB offers, exploring the tools, platforms, and services that traders can expect to find catering to both beginner and experienced traders.

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Forex Mobile Trading App

XTB’s mobile trading app allows you to manage your accounts from your mobile device (Android, Windows and iOs devices) on the move, wherever you are: all you need is an account with us and a working internet connection or 3G/4G access!

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Swaps - How to Calculate Swap Points

To maintain a trade or rollover the trade from one day to the next, the trade is subject to a swap. Find out what swap points are and how they work in this article.

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The ask price is the best price at which we can buy a financial asset. Read on to find out how you can use ask price in your trading, and how to set the ask price on the xStation platform.

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How to Find the Best Forex and CFD Trading Platform

In this article, we take a look at what the Forex market is, how it works, and how to find the best CFD and Forex trading platform.

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Trader's Calculator

The trader’s calculator is a special function built in the xStation trading platform in the order window. In this article, you will learn how XTB’s trader’s calculator works and how you can use it to make your trading process more efficient.

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Trading from the Chart

Trading from a chart enables you to place and edit orders directly on a chart. Find out more about it in this short and comprehensive article.

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Withdrawing funds from your XTB account via our online system is quick and simple. To withdraw funds, simply log in to xStation or your Client Office, and click on the Withdraw tab.

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xStation 5: Basic Layout

Our award-winning platform xStation 5 is intuitive to use and designed to offer our traders a superior experience. This short and comprehensive tutorial is here to help you familiarise yourself with the basic functions of xStation. Learn how to read the charts, find out where you can open and manage your trades, and how to place Stop Loss and Take Profit orders.

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xStation 5: Stop Loss, Take Profit & Trailing Stop

As we’ve already explained in our Basic terms and vocabulary tutorial, one of the key things to keep in mind when trying to find long-term success with trading is prudent risk management. This is why Stop Loss and Take Profit orders should be an integral part of your trading.

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xStation 5: Technical analysis

For technical analysts, the chart is one of the most important tools when making trading decisions. This is why it is crucial you customise your trading platform to suit your style and preferences.

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xStation 5: Calculator

The advantage of the trader’s calculator is that it instantly determines every aspect of your position, allowing you to make more informed decisions and take greater control of your trading, without any need for manual calculation.

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xStation 5: Charts and Customisation

For most traders, the chart is the main and most important source of market information, which is why it's important to customise it to fit your trading needs perfectly.

xStation was designed to be intuitive to use and fully customisable, allowing you to create a trading screen that's suited to your trading style. In this comprehensive tutorial, you can find out exactly how you can customise the appearance of xStation 5 to meet your needs.

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