{"id":369661,"date":"2021-01-29T14:01:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T14:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=369661"},"modified":"2026-07-27T13:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T12:27:00","slug":"how-to-trade-a-short-squeeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cfd-trading\/how-to-trade-a-short-squeeze","title":{"rendered":"How to trade a short squeeze"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@media (min-width: 768px) { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 45px !important; } }\n#fixeddisclaimer { top: 0; left: 0; position: fixed; right: 0; width: 100%; -webkit-transition: 0.5s ease-in-out; transition: 0.5s ease-in-out; z-index: 40001; text-align: center; }\n.fixeddisclaimerbody { font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #fff; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 -2px 18px #424242; box-shadow: 0 -2px 18px #424242; overflow: hidden; letter-spacing: -0.2px; }\n.gn .nav-slideout--active { top: auto !important; }\n@media (max-width: 767px) { .fixeddisclaimerbody { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: -0.4px; } }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 960px) and (min-width: 551px)  { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 70px !important; } }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 550px) and (min-width: 401px)  { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 80px !important; } }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 400px) { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 90px !important; } }\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"fixeddisclaimer\" class=\"visible\" data-template=\"masthead-two-columns\">\n<div id=\"fstdisclaimer\" class=\"fixeddisclaimerbody\"><div class=\"has-padding-top-xxsmall has-padding-bottom-xxsmall text-center\">CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.<span id=\"secondsection\"> <strong>Between 51%-77% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.<\/strong> You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When a stock that\u2019s been sliding into the abyss suddenly pulls a dramatic U-turn and rockets skyward, it\u2019s not always because of stellar corporate news. Sometimes, you are witnessing a short squeeze\u2014the ultimate market plot twist where the short-selling hunters suddenly become the hunted.<\/p><p>For retail traders, catching a short squeeze can feel like strapping yourself to a financial firework. Here\u2019s how to understand these chaotic market phenomena, how to spot them before they explode, and how to trade the squeeze without getting crushed in the stampede.<\/p><div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>A short squeeze occurs when short sellers are forced to buy back stock rapidly to cut their losses, accidentally driving the price sky-high.<\/li>\n          <li>Traders look to capitalise by buying early in the upward momentum swing and selling before the inevitable, sharp crash.<\/li>\n          <li>Trading a short squeeze carries severe risk and extreme volatility, as price movements are disconnected from company fundamentals.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<h3>What is short selling?<\/h3><p>To understand the squeeze, you first need to understand the shorts. The terms \u201cshort a stock\u201d, or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cfd-trading\/short-the-nasdaq\">shorting the NASDAQ<\/a>\u201d mean betting that the price of a stock will fall. <\/p><p>As we explain in our comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/short-selling\">short selling<\/a> guide, the traditional setup involves borrowing shares from a broker and selling them immediately at market price. You now owe your broker those shares, so you need the stock price to tumble so you can buy them back at a reduced price, return them, and pocket the difference.<\/p><p>The critical issue is that a stock\u2019s value can always rise. If it does, you have to buy the shares back at a higher price than you sold them for, landing you with a loss. Because a stock price can theoretically rise infinitely, short sellers face mathematically unlimited risk. <\/p><p>When prices start to turn against them, short sellers usually try to cut their losses by buying the stock back. However, when everyone who shorted that specific company tries to buy back shares at the exact same moment, it creates a massive bottleneck. This frantic \u201cpanic buying\u201d strips away market liquidity and aggressively pushes the stock price even higher.<\/p><h3>What is a short squeeze?<\/h3><p>A short squeeze is the exact moment when short sellers find themselves completely trapped and \u201csqueezed\u201d out of their positions by a rapid, violent rise in the stock price. <\/p><p>It\u2019s at this precise point that a short squeezer will step onto the battlefield, intentionally buying up the stock while it\u2019s rising to ride the wave created by panicking shorters. The game requires nerves of steel: daredevil investors use this momentum to chase quick profits, aiming to sell at the absolute peak before the buying pressure vanishes and the stock plunges back to reality.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png\" alt=\"warning icon\" style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 16px; margin-top: 4px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png?fit=48 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 48px) 100vw, 48px\" loading=\"lazy\"> <strong> Warning:<\/strong> Short squeezes are risky for all involved. Being a squeezer is not necessarily as risky as short selling, but still riskier than traditional \u201cbuy and hold\u201d investing. In the ideal conditions for a short seller, there\u2019s huge volatility and uncertainty about the stock in question.<\/div><\/article><h3>How to trade a short squeeze<\/h3><p>Here is a brief step-by-step process to follow if you want to trade a short squeeze:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Choose a trading platform.<\/strong> Select a regulated platform with fast execution speeds, advanced charting tools, or a risk-free demo account to test your strategies.<\/li><li><strong>Identify high-squeeze candidates.<\/strong> Scan the markets using your platform\u2019s analysis suite to isolate stocks displaying massive short interest percentages and high short interest ratios.<\/li><li><strong>Monitor the breakout.<\/strong> Watch for a sudden, dramatic spike in trading volume or clear technical indicators showing that short sellers are beginning to capitulate.<\/li><li><strong>Execute and set exit rules.<\/strong> Open your position but immediately set strict stop-loss and take-profit orders to capture your gains before the squeeze runs out of oxygen.<\/li><\/ol><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h3>Famous short squeezes: When the markets went wild<\/h3><h4>The GameStop frenzy (2021)<\/h4><p>In early 2021, an army of retail investors coordinated on Reddit\u2019s r\/wallstreetbets forum to deliberately drive up the price of GameStop (GME) shares. GME had been heavily shorted by Wall Street hedge funds, and the massive influx of retail buying power triggered an unprecedented short squeeze. The stock soared by thousands of percent, inflicting billions in losses on institutional shorters, sparking wild volatility, and causing widespread trading platform outages. These price movements were driven entirely by technical mechanics rather than fundamental financial factors.<\/p><h4>The Volkswagen surge (2008)<\/h4><p>During the height of the 2008 financial crisis, a classic short squeeze played out with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/car-stocks\/buy-vw-shares\">Volkswagen<\/a>. Scores of investors were aggressively shorting VW stock due to economic uncertainty, but the stock briefly surged when Porsche unexpectedly revealed it had cornered the market on VW shares. Trapped short sellers panicked, sending the stock soaring so high that Volkswagen briefly became the most valuable company on Earth before descending into months of volatile trading.<\/p><\/div><\/article><h3>How to predict a short squeeze<\/h3><p>Spotting a squeeze before it happens requires advanced charting features and mathematical tools that complex, professional trading platforms provide. Rather than reading earnings reports, you will need to utilize moving averages alongside two vital core metrics: short interest percentage and the short interest ratio.<\/p><h4>Moving averages<\/h4><p>Daily moving averages smooth out daily market noise to give you a clearer view of the underlying trend. Traders rely on Simple Moving Averages (SMA) to compare short-term price momentum (typically 20 to 50 days) against longer-term trends (like 200 days). You can also map volatility using indicators like Bollinger Bands to see exactly when a stock price is breaking aggressively out of its standard moving average range.<\/p><h4>Short interest percentage<\/h4><p>This figure shows the exact proportion of a company\u2019s total investable shares that are currently being shorted. It is calculated by dividing the number of shorted shares by the total outstanding shares. For instance, if a company has 500,000 shares outstanding and 50,000 are shorted, the short interest percentage sits at 10%. The higher this percentage climbs, the more crowded the short trade is\u2014meaning an army of short sellers will be forced to battle each other to buy back shares if the price turns up.<\/p><h4>Short interest ratio<\/h4><p>Also known as \u201cdays to cover\u201d, the short interest ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of shorted shares by the stock\u2019s average daily trading volume. This metric estimates how many days it would take for all short sellers to successfully buy back their borrowed positions under normal trading conditions. 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Trading a short squeeze is the financial equivalent of juggling lit dynamite while riding a unicycle. While buying a rising stock doesn\u2019t expose you to the mathematically infinite risks of short selling itself, the asset volatility during a squeeze is purely psychotic.<\/p><p>These explosive price movements have nothing to do with corporate health, economic facts, or genuine value, it is pure psychological warfare and supply-and-demand mechanics. Squeezes can reverse course in a millisecond, wiping out capital before you can even hit the sell button. 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class=\"eeQuote__authorDetails\">\n                                                    <a class=\"eeQuote__authorName\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/georgesweeney\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                George Sweeney, DipFA\n                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Deputy editor<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What happens after a short squeeze?<\/h3><p>What goes up must inevitably come down, and when a short squeeze runs out of fuel, the crash is typically brutal. Once the trapped short sellers have been completely flushed out and retail hype fades, the stock price generally plummets back down to its fundamental value. <\/p><p>This sudden collapse leaves behind a volatile wake that can plague a stock for several months. If you choose to navigate these hazardous market waters, read our specialized article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/how-to-invest-in-a-volatile-market\">how to trade in a volatile market<\/a> to ensure your portfolio doesn\u2019t capsize.<\/p><h3>Pros and Cons of Trading a Short Squeeze<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Potential for explosive, hyper-fast returns if you accurately time the upward spike<\/li>\n                                    <li>Allows retail traders to exploit institutional missteps and overcrowded market positions<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can be executed using standard shares without relying on complex margin or CFD accounts<\/li>\n                                    <li>High-liquidity windows open up as short sellers desperately buy shares at any cost<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>Extreme risk of buying at the absolute peak right before the stock collapses down<\/li>\n                                    <li>Price movements are driven entirely by technical momentum and hype rather than actual value<\/li>\n                                    <li>Severe volatility can frequently trigger trading platform outages or major order slippage<\/li>\n                                    <li>Demands round-the-clock portfolio monitoring and razor-sharp market timing execution<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>It can be incredibly tempting to chase the adrenaline-fueled gains of a short squeeze, but it remains a highly dangerous, speculative strategy. Because these events are notoriously unpredictable, you must make certain you can exit your positions before the stock reverses course. <\/p><p>If you want to test your market timing without putting your hard-earned cash on the line, it is highly recommended to practice first using a free demo account with established providers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/trading-212-review\">Trading 212<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/ig-review\">IG<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/interactive-investor-review\">interactive investor<\/a>. Once you have mastered the underlying mechanics and decide to transition to real capital, start small, use ironclad risk management parameters, and never invest funds you cannot afford to watch burn.<\/p><h3 id=\"compare\">Compare CFD trading accounts<\/h3><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 16px; margin-top: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png\" alt=\"warning icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png?fit=48 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 48px) 100vw, 48px\" loading=\"lazy\"> <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 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columns) *\/\n  .rewards-pill-wrapper {\n    z-index: 3;\n    align-self: flex-end;\n    justify-self: flex-end;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n      text-align: center;\n      justify-self: center;\n    }\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; Base pill styles (original compact design) &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n  .rewards-pill {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 6px;\n    background: linear-gradient(103.63deg, #FFD23B 9.47%, #FFD835 16.17%, #FEDA3D 21.75%, #FEE053 29.57%, #FEEA77 39.61%, #FDF7A9 50.78%, #FDFFC4 56.36%, #FDF8AC 58.59%, #FDEE88 61.94%, #FEE669 65.29%, #FEE052 68.64%, #FEDB41 73.1%, #FED838 77.57%, #FFD835 83.15%, #FFD23B 89.85%);\n    border: 1px solid #E6B40F;\n    border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    padding: 0px 8px 0px 2px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: visible;\n    transition: filter 0.15s ease;\n    height: 24px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      box-shadow: 0 0 24px 0 rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.75);\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer::after {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    width: 50%;\n    height: 100%;\n    background: linear-gradient(\n      90deg,\n      transparent 0%,\n      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,\n      transparent 100%\n    );\n    animation: rewards-pill-shimmer 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon {\n    z-index: 2;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon-svg {\n    width: 44px;\n    height: 27.75px;\n    overflow: visible;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__star {\n    position: absolute;\n    z-index: 4;\n    opacity: 0;\n    pointer-events: none;\n    width: 22px;\n    height: 22px;\n    top: 55%;\n    left: 3%;\n    margin-top: -19px;\n    margin-left: -6px;\n    animation: rewards-pill-star-rotate 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0px;\n    color: #092673;\n    z-index: 1;\n    line-height: 24px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; New design overrides (data-show-tc=\"true\") &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] {\n    padding: 0px 10px 0px 4px;\n    border-radius: 4px 32px 32px 32px;\n    height: 38px;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n    border-radius: 4px 32px 32px 32px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__icon-svg--large {\n    width: 68px;\n    height: 48px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__star {\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-left: 0;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 18px;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    color: #092673;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    text-transform: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__content {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    z-index: 1;\n    height: 100%;\n    padding: 2px 0;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__tc {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    font-style: normal;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    line-height: 130%;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n    text-align: left;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-decoration-style: solid;\n    color: #092673;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__tc:hover {\n    opacity: 0.8;\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; Responsive T&C: inline (inside pill) vs below (outside pill) &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n  .rewards-pill__tc--below {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon-svg--compact {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 960px) {\n    .rewards-pill__tc--inline {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill__tc--below {\n      display: block;\n    }\n\n    \/* Swap to compact icon on mobile\/tablet *\/\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__icon-svg--large {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__icon-svg--compact {\n      display: block;\n    }\n\n    \/* Revert pill to compact size when T&C moves outside *\/\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] {\n      height: 24px;\n      padding: 0px 8px 0px 2px;\n      border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n      border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__star {\n      top: 55%;\n      left: 3%;\n      margin-top: -19px;\n      margin-left: -6px;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__text {\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 24px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-shimmer {\n    0% {\n      transform: translateX(100%);\n    }\n    20% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n    100% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-star-rotate {\n    0% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    5% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    15% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(135deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    20% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    100% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n  }\n\n  \/* Rewards Pill Countdown - wrapper layout for countdown + pill *\/\n  .rewards-pill-wrapper:has(.rewards-pill-countdown:not([hidden])) {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      flex-direction: row;\n      gap: 10px;\n      margin-bottom: 6px;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 12px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown[hidden] {\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    line-height: 100%;\n    letter-spacing: -0.025em;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    color: #232320;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      order: -1;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      justify-content: center;\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__timer {\n    display: inline;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill-countdown__sep {\n    margin: 0 1px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Partner card (stacked rewards design) *\/\n  .rewards-pill__partner--large {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 2px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__partner--compact {\n    display: none;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 2px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__plus {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: #232320;\n    z-index: 1;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__partner-svg {\n    width: 68px;\n    height: 48px;\n    filter: drop-shadow(0px 0px 6.2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 960px) {\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__partner--large {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__partner--compact {\n      display: flex;\n    }\n  }\n\n<\/style><style>\n    .comparison-table__feature--offer.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n    .comparison-table__feature.comparison-table__feature--reward-criteria {\n    padding-top: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-criteria,\n  .finder-reward-stack {\n    position: relative;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    width: 100%;\n    margin-top: 8px;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-criteria,\n  .finder-reward-stack__reward {\n    padding: 24px 16px 8px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6b40f;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    background: linear-gradient(162deg, rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.5) 9.47%, rgba(255, 216, 53, 0.5) 16.17%, rgba(254, 218, 61, 0.5) 21.75%, rgba(254, 224, 83, 0.5) 29.57%, rgba(254, 234, 119, 0.5) 39.61%, rgba(253, 247, 169, 0.5) 50.78%, rgba(253, 255, 196, 0.5) 56.36%, rgba(253, 248, 172, 0.5) 58.59%, rgba(253, 238, 136, 0.5) 61.94%, rgba(254, 230, 105, 0.5) 65.29%, rgba(254, 224, 82, 0.5) 68.64%, rgba(254, 219, 65, 0.5) 73.1%, rgba(254, 216, 56, 0.5) 77.57%, rgba(255, 216, 53, 0.5) 83.15%, rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.5) 89.85%), #ffffff;\n  }\n\n  .comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked .finder-reward-stack {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    padding: 0;\n    background: none;\n    border: 0;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-stack__reward {\n    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;\n    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-stack__offer {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin-top: -1px;\n    padding: 12px 16px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6b40f;\n    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;\n    background: #fff9e5;\n    color: #232320;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-stack__offer .luna-icon {\n    --fill: #1dd751;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    width: 20px;\n    height: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-stack__plus {\n    display: block;\n    align-self: center;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    width: 20px;\n    height: 20px;\n    margin: -10px auto;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    border-radius: 9999px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6b40f;\n    background: linear-gradient(103.63deg, #FFD23B 9.47%, #FFD835 16.17%, #FEDA3D 21.75%, #FEE053 29.57%, #FEEA77 39.61%, #FDF7A9 50.78%, #FDFFC4 56.36%, #FDF8AC 58.59%, #FDEE88 61.94%, #FEE669 65.29%, #FEE052 68.64%, #FEDB41 73.1%, #FED838 77.57%, #FFD835 83.15%, #FFD23B 89.85%);\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-stack__plus::before,\n  .finder-reward-stack__plus::after {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    width: 8px;\n    height: 2px;\n    background: #092673;\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-stack__plus::after {\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-badge {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: -8px;\n    left: 12px;\n    z-index: 1;\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 2px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    height: 24px;\n    padding: 0 10px 0 4px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6b40f;\n    border-radius: 12px 999px 999px 80px;\n    background: linear-gradient(148.12deg, #FFD23B 9.47%, #FFD835 16.17%, #FEDA3D 21.75%, #FEE053 29.57%, #FEEA77 39.61%, #FDF7A9 50.78%, #FDFFC4 56.36%, #FDF8AC 58.59%, #FDEE88 61.94%, #FEE669 65.29%, #FEE052 68.64%, #FEDB41 73.1%, #FED838 77.57%, #FFD835 83.15%, #FFD23B 89.85%);\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-badge .finder-reward-badge__card {\n    width: 44px;\n    height: 31px;\n    margin: -4px 0 -4px -10px;\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-badge .finder-reward-badge__card text {\n    font: italic 900 10px 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-badge__text {\n    text-box: trim-both cap alphabetic;\n    color: #092673;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    line-height: 24px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n\n  .finder-reward-criteria__text {\n    margin: 0;\n    color: #232320;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-criteria__text strong {\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-criteria__tc,\n  .finder-reward-criteria__tc:visited {\n    color: inherit;\n    font-weight: inherit;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-position: auto;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n        table.has-combined-column-header tr.mobile-two-columns td.comparison-table__feature.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked,\n    table.has-combined-column-header tr.mobile-two-columns td.comparison-table__feature.comparison-table__feature--reward-criteria {\n      padding-left: 16px !important;\n      padding-right: 16px !important;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-stack,\n  .finder-reward-criteria {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n<\/style><table class=\"comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000000\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"table\" data-loadmore=\"true\" data-loadmore-version=\"1\" data-loadmore-id=\"1009\" data-niche=\"ukfst\" data-sorted=\"false\" data-sorting=\"\" data-pagination-nav=\"20\" data-pagination-nav-offset=\"0\" data-pagination-nav-next-offset=\"\" data-pagination-nav-prev-offset=\"0\" data-product-count=\"6\" data-manual-sponsored-count=\"\" data-include-inactive=\"false\" data-table-filter-presets=\"b88f501513fd64f891844dea43469a717b25856f27c31ab1f9416e60158beac4\" data-table-record-type=\"product\" data-table-record-ids='[\"56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\",\"d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\",\"58a569b2-f6c4-4255-ae45-2948819e2e5d\",\"6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\",\"3b0f8396-a109-41a7-a55f-7265e88af11c\",\"caa4d630-cbd9-4a33-b996-1b1177d54fc0\"]' data-total-data=\"6\" data-enable-top-filters=\"false\" data-gte-enabled-variants=\"table_share_pill_1\" data-total-product-count=\"6\" data-sponsored-placements=\"3\" data-sponsored-field-code=\"DERIVED.AD_RANK\" data-sponsored-max-per-provider=\"1\" data-override-table-position-configuration=\"false\"><thead class=\"u-bg--background-secondary u-color--foreground-main\"><tr class=\"grid-column-count-4\"><th data-mobile=\"hide\" data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"UKFST.PRODUCT.DATAPOINT_FINDER_SCORE_V2_M\" class=\"comparison-table__feature default-sort-descending tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable th-combined-column-header\" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"finder_score\" data-ajax-table-sorter-default-direction=\"DESCENDING\">\n                                                        Finder Score\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><th data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"PRODUCT.INVESTING.NUMBER_OF_INVESTMENTS\" class=\"comparison-table__feature  tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable \" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"tradeable_assets\">\n                                                        Tradeable assets\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><th class=\"comparison-table__feature  sorter-false  \" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"tradeable_asset_types\">\n                                                        Tradeable asset types\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><th data-ajax-table-sorter-column=\"PRODUCT.CFD.MINIMUM_DEPOSIT\" class=\"comparison-table__feature  tablesorter-header tablesorter-headerUnSorted comparison-table__sortable \" data-field-targetable=\"\" data-sorter-title=\"minimum_deposit\">\n                                                        Minimum deposit\n                                                      <span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--asc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"comparison-table__sortIcon--desc\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\" data-provider-id=\"cd9606e9-22a5-4669-82ac-6687aadd6fdd\" data-product-name=\"eToro CFD\" data-provider-name=\"eToro\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-6  js-comparison-table__row  heroInTable__featuredProduct heroInTable__featuredProduct--yellow\"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header sponsored-row  f1-clarity-header\"><div class=\"table-disclaimer__cellWrapper\"><button class=\"table-disclaimer\" data-target=\"#disclaimer_popup\" data-toggle=\"modal\" title=\"Important information about this website\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"table-disclaimer__text\"><span class=\"badge-text\">Promoted<\/span><\/span><svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a50cdbdbffe7.png\" alt=\"eToro logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a50cdbdbffe7.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a50cdbdbffe7.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a50cdbdbffe7.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a50cdbdbffe7.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a50cdbdbffe7.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>eToro CFD<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"5,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        5,000+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_tradeable_asset_types\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable asset types\">\n                        5<br>(Forex, shares, indices, commodities, ETFs)\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"$50\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        $50\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/etorocfd-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22UKFSTcfdproviderstable%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%22579e242f-0ec8-4470-8f87-4b96f68c03ec%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22cfdproviders%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221793916152%22%2C%22sponsored%22%3A%221%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22eToro%2BCFD%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2256407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%225767%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22369661%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22cfd-trading%252Fhow-to-trade-a-short-squeeze%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"eToro CFD\">              Go to site\t\t\t<\/a><p class=\"disclaimer-text \">    51% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\" value=\"56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 8Great                            eToro CFD            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\" data-provider-id=\"b1135bc9-f2f5-46cc-8900-f0b65b8a1a3f\" data-product-name=\"Capital.com CFD\" data-provider-name=\"Capital.com\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-6  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/capital-com\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png\" alt=\"Capital.com logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/capital-com\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Capital.com CFD<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"5,500+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        5,500+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_tradeable_asset_types\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable asset types\">\n                        7<br>(Forex, shares, indices, commodities, bonds, ETFs, interest rates)\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\u00a320\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        \u00a320\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><p class=\"disclaimer-text disclaimer-text__right\">    65% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/capital-com\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\" value=\"d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 9.8Excellent                            Capital.com CFD            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"58a569b2-f6c4-4255-ae45-2948819e2e5d\" data-provider-id=\"3624e771-9e68-4b80-9d10-b40a3f716333\" data-product-name=\"Spreadex\" data-provider-name=\"Spreadex\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-6  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a7c38f6cee1b.png\" alt=\"Spreadex logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a7c38f6cee1b.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a7c38f6cee1b.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a7c38f6cee1b.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a7c38f6cee1b.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a7c38f6cee1b.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>Spreadex<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"10,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        10,000+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_tradeable_asset_types\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable asset types\">\n                        8<br>(Forex, shares, indices, commodities, options, bonds, ETFs, interest rates)\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\u00a35\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        \u00a35\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><p class=\"disclaimer-text \">    64% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-58a569b2-f6c4-4255-ae45-2948819e2e5d\" value=\"58a569b2-f6c4-4255-ae45-2948819e2e5d\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 8.6Great                            Spreadex            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"58a569b2-f6c4-4255-ae45-2948819e2e5d\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-58a569b2-f6c4-4255-ae45-2948819e2e5d\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\" data-provider-id=\"0c37e61d-7c43-4222-9799-a70387b1985d\" data-product-name=\"XTB CFD\" data-provider-name=\"XTB\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-6  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png\" alt=\"XTB logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>XTB CFD<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"10,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        10,000+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_tradeable_asset_types\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable asset types\">\n                        5<br>(Forex, shares, indices, commodities, ETFs)\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\u00a31\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        \u00a31\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><p class=\"disclaimer-text \">    74% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\" value=\"6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 9.4Excellent                            XTB CFD            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon 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combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>IG CFD<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"15,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                             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data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        \u00a3250\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" 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https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a58fd29cfbde.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a58fd29cfbde.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/trading-212-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Trading212 CFD<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"3,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        3,000+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                       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\" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"caa4d630-cbd9-4a33-b996-1b1177d54fc0\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-caa4d630-cbd9-4a33-b996-1b1177d54fc0\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div 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Check out these similar products.<\/p><div class=\"cta-modal__cards-container\"><\/div><span class=\"cta-modal__popover table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-placement=\"top\" data-content=\"This list shows products with some similar features to the one you selected. It is not a recommendation or suggestion to purchase any product. Always check details and get independent advice to make sure any product suits your own needs before applying.\">How we picked these<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"finder-score-methodology\"><h3 data-toc=\"false\" id=\"finder-score-methodology\">Finder Score for trading platforms<\/h3>\n\n<p>To make comparing even easier we came up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/finder-score\">Finder Score<\/a>. 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 \u2013 simple.<\/p>\n\n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary has-margin-bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/share-dealing-methodology\">Read the full methodology<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I trade a short squeeze inside a stocks and shares ISA?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes. While HMRC rules strictly prohibit you from short selling individual stocks or trading derivative products like CFDs within an ISA, you are fully permitted to buy and sell long shares of a company experiencing a short squeeze. This means if you successfully ride the wave, any short-term capital gains you secure are entirely shielded from the taxman.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is the difference between a short squeeze and a standard bull run?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>A standard bull run is typically driven by positive macroeconomic factors, strong corporate earnings, or improving business fundamentals that attract long-term investors. A short squeeze is a technical event driven entirely by structural market mechanics and forced panic buying from short sellers rushing to cover their positions, regardless of the underlying company's financial health.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000007\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Why do trading platforms experience outages during a short squeeze?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>During a major short squeeze, the sheer volume of retail buy orders combined with automated algorithmic buying from hedge funds creates a massive data surge. This unprecedented transaction traffic can overwhelm stock exchanges and retail brokers alike, leading to system latency, frozen price feeds, or temporary platform outages.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000008\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is order slippage, and why does it happen during a squeeze?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Slippage occurs when your order is executed at a different price than the one you requested. Because prices move at lightning speed during a short squeeze, the market price can change in the fraction of a second it takes for your order to reach the exchange. 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