Best Trading Accounts 2026 - Good Money Guide Awards

Welcome to Good Money Guide.

If you've been searching for the best trading platform, you've probably found that there isn't just one type.

Some platforms are built for day traders, others are better for long term traders.

Some specialise in CFDs or spread betting, while others give you access to futures, options or thousands of global shares.

So in this video, I'm going to explain the different types of trading platform, who they're designed for and highlight some of the winners from the 2026 Good Money Guide Trading Awards.

One important point though before we start, trading is very different from investing.

Investing is generally about building a portfolio over years or decades, where trading is about taking shorter term positions on market movements and carries significantly more risk and reward.

So make sure you understand the risks before opening any type of trading account.