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Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk.
1. You could lose all the money you invest
2. You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong
3. You may not be able to sell your investment when you want to
4. Cryptoasset investments can be complex
5. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA's website here.
For further information about cryptoassets, visit the FCA's website here.
If you want a complete rundown of all the crypto ETNs on the LSE, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at the 17 options below from 8 respectable asset managers.
Although these are currently only available to institutional investors, recent changes by the FCA means that this list of crypto ETNs may soon be open to investment from retail investors in the UK (we’ve categorised these by providers and in no particular order):
Safety/security features
Capital at risk. T&Cs apply
Low fees
Capital at risk
Most UK investing platforms are still laying the groundwork to let people invest in these products and these are some of the trading apps who’ve signalled they’re working on this:
To make comparing even easier we came up with the Finder Score. Costs, features, ease and range of investments across 30+ platforms are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score the better the platform – simple.
Read the full methodologyAll investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
*Cryptocurrencies aren't regulated in the UK and there's no protection from the Financial Ombudsman or the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Your capital is at risk. Capital gains tax on profits may apply.
Cryptocurrencies are speculative and investing in them involves significant risks - they're highly volatile, vulnerable to hacking and sensitive to secondary activity. The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This content shouldn't be interpreted as a recommendation to invest. Before you invest, you should get advice and decide whether the potential return outweighs the risks. Finder, or the author, may have holdings in the cryptocurrencies discussed.
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