Offer the facility to bet on the world's financial market movements through futures and options on individual shares, stock indices, currencies, bonds and commodities as well as other innovative products.

Open a CFD account with TD Waterhouse CFDs. CFD trading allows you to profit from both rising and falling markets. By trading either long or short, you can experience the excitement of the ups and downs of the market and aim to make a profit regardless of market conditions. [TD Waterhouse CFDs]

Share CFDs at transparent market prices from just 0.1% commission. Over 7000 shares worldwide, plus forex, indices, commodities and options, with margin rates from just 5%. Trade round the clock on our acclaimed PureDeal platform or deal directly into the order book with L2 Dealer, our Level 2 platform. Dedicated client education through our TradeSense and seminar programmes, plus Limited Risk trading to cap potential losses. [IG Index]

Barclays Stockbrokers offer a range of accounts tailored to your needs, including flexible dealing charges and tax-efficient opportunities. £6.95 per online trade when you trade more than 11 times a month; otherwise it’s £12 . Access to valuable information, tools and research. Real-time price quotes online. Barclays Stockbrokers Price Improver® links to 15 Market Makers to get the best deal available to them. [Barclays Stockbrokers]

One of the world`s largest share dealing companies, offering online UK & International trades from £9.95 for frequent traders, limit orders, Personal Trading Levels, extended settlement up to T+20 online, range of accounts including ISAs, Regular Investment Accounts, SIPPs, CFDs and Financial Spreadbetting. Also offering 100s of funds from 0% initial sales charge [TD Waterhouse]

Flat £12.50 for all online and phone trades with no annual Dealing account fee. Deal in UK and International shares as well as ETFs, unit trusts/OEICS, gilts, corporate bonds, covered warrants and Listed CFDs. No dealing fee on fund purchases. Accounts offered also include self-select ISAs, SIPPs and CTFs. [Selftrade]

Open a Share Dealing account which is easy to use and reliable with access to seven of the world’s largest markets. Buy and sell shares online from only £11.95 per trade. Access your account online 24/7, and trade either online or over the telephone with no inactivity or management fees. [Bank of Scotland Share Dealing Account]

Instantly request free equity trading brochures from leading providers. Simply select which services you are interested in and the product providers will post brochures to you free of charge. [Equity Trading Brochures]

Crystal-clear trading and extra-low daily spreads with the world leaders in spread betting. Over 7000 shares, plus a wide range of indices, forex, commodities and options. One-click dealing, live Reuters news and professional charting through our customisable PureDeal platform. Limited Risk trading and round-the-clock dealing also available. Dedicated client education through our TradeSense and seminar programmes. [IG Index]

Day trading to success - know tomorrows highs and lows today using the unique Camarilla {b} Equation, available only from SureFireThing.com. [SureFireThing - Day Trading System]

Financial Spread Betting made easy. A simple, clearly laid out spread betting service with fast access to global indices, commodities, bonds, and single shares. Try the unique virtual trading simulator with £20,000 in virtual funds. Register online, make your first virtual money trade within moments and take advantage of competitive spreads. [TradIndex]

Every week, in a punchy, accessible format, MoneyWeek brings you the latest financial news, City gossip, the week’s best share tips, what is happening in the investment markets and money-saving ideas. [Moneyweek Magazine]

American Express Investments (formerly American Express Sharepeople) customers enjoy real-time prices on over 2000 LSE securities, the ability to place ‘fill or kill' limit orders and stop losses for up to 90 days, trade in multiple currencies and receive email and SMS alerts. Enjoy unlimited free equity buys from now until 28th February 2005. [American Express Investments]

A revolutionary spread betting service from CMC Markets dedicated to offering the tightest spreads in the market, tax free (tax laws can change). Financial spread bets in over 1000 instruments, including Currencies, Commodities, Treasury and global Equities. CMC Spreadbet Plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. [CMC Markets]

They claim to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to banking. Because they have the backing of the Abbey National, they can offer attractive rates and the security of an established financial institution. [Cahoot]

An international direct brokerage service. Real time access to all major exchanges in North America, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, and to mutual funds from premier asset managers Competitive pricing starting from only EUR 19.6 per trade and extensive research facilities. [Internaxx Offshore]