gnuTrade is a financial trading platform that allows you to trade on financial markets without having to actually own the underlying stocks, commodities, bonds or currencies. It provides a much simpler way to trade the live markets, with a visually striking display, no paperwork, no brokers and no transaction fees or commissions to pay.

gnuTrade is designed for people with any level of financial experience who want an easy, enjoyable way to trade and learn about the markets. Many of the trading methods we offer have long been established in the UK and provided by financial spread betting firms.

However, we also offer ways to make money through our unique 'Basic' and 'Back a Player' bets, and Bull Bear Market Race. And, if you are new to trading or don't want to trade with real money, you can choose to trade live markets with play money.

gnuTrade is for anyone above the age of 18 years who is interested in financial trading or learning about trading. Our system is designed to appeal to professional and experienced traders as well as people who have little or no experience, but want the opportunity to profit from market price fluctuations.

Our 'play money' feature makes gnuTrade ideal for anyone who wants to practice trading before risking their own money and for those who want to enjoy the experience of trading but don't want to use money at all.

gnuTrade is also ideal for people who are familiar with online gaming but are looking for original ways to bet and make money.

We operate under a master licence issued by the Government of the Netherlands Antilles, which requires us to adhere to strict rules and policies regarding risk management, data security, and accounting procedures. Our payment processing, banking, and accounting are all handled by institutions regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom. Regarding data security, we adhere to strict global practices as set out by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.

Unlike traditional spread betting companies and brokers, gnuTrade is based offshore. This means our costs are lower and we can pass these savings on to customers. We do not charge commissions, transaction fees or trading taxes unlike other trading firms.

We're also different because with every financial bet placed through gnuTrade, you will know exactly the maximum amount you could lose if the markets go against you. With other financial betting firms, your losses can be open-ended, so you can lose more money than you have in your trading account. Our ‘stop loss’ feature limits how much you can lose, but we don't limit how much you can win. What’s more, we don't require huge minimum deposits and complicated procedures to open an account.

The visual display screen of gnuTrade is another feature that sets us apart from other betting companies. Using simple colours and shapes, we make it much easier for you to compare markets and see how prices are moving at a glance. We also offer unique ways to make money, through our 'basic' bets and 'back a player' bets.