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City Index

4.1(800 reviews)

Established CFD broker with over 40 years of market presence

FCA RegulatedSince 1983
82
Trust Score
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150 €
Min. Deposit
6
Instruments
FCA
Regulation
3
Platforms

Key Features

CFDs

CFDs trading available

Forex

Forex trading available

Indices

Indices trading available

Commodities

Commodities trading available

Stocks CFDs

Stocks CFDs trading available

Crypto

Crypto trading available

City Index Web Trader

Trading Platform

MT4

Trading Platform

City Index App

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • Long-standing experience since 1983
  • Tight spreads from 0.5 pip
  • FCA-regulated
  • Good research and analysis tools

Disadvantages

  • No BaFin regulation
  • Minimum deposit €150
  • Less well-known in Germany

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About City Index

City Index was founded in 1983 in London, making it one of the oldest CFD brokers worldwide. The broker is regulated by the British FCA and offers CFD trading on forex, indices, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. With over 40 years of market presence, City Index has extensive experience in derivative trading. Spreads start from 0.5 pip on forex, with no additional commissions on the standard account. The minimum deposit is 150 euros. City Index caters to experienced CFD traders who value tight spreads and professional research tools. While less well-known in Germany, it offers a high level of security through FCA regulation. Spread betting is additionally available for UK clients.

City Index FAQ

What is the minimum deposit at City Index?
The minimum deposit at City Index is 150 euros. This is slightly higher than some competitors but reflects the broker's professional orientation.
What fees does City Index charge?
City Index charges no commissions on the standard account -- costs are included in spreads from 0.5 pip. There are no custody fees, although inactivity fees may apply.
What platforms does City Index offer?
City Index offers its proprietary Web Trader, MT4, and the City Index App. The Web Trader is the main platform with advanced charting and analysis tools.
Is City Index BaFin-regulated?
No, City Index is not BaFin-regulated but is supervised by the British FCA. FCA regulation is considered one of the strictest globally and provides a high level of security.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at City Index.

Tesla logo
Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
Apple logo
Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
SAP logo
Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
Amazon logo
Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
S&P 500 ETF logo
Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
Palantir logo
Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
MicroStrategy logo
Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
Coinbase logo
Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
Microsoft logo
Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
NVIDIA logo
Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade