Who is the best broker for share CFDs in the UAE?
Verdict
- Pepperstone is our pick for share CFDs in the UAE: its account tables count 1,162 share CFDs across the US, UK, Europe, Australia and Hong Kong, with commission published per market.
- For US stocks the commission is $0.02 per share per side on Pepperstone's fee pages; UK and German shares pay 0.10% and Australian shares 0.07%.
- UAE retail leverage on shares is 1:20, and professional clients get the same 1:20, so going pro does not raise your share leverage at Pepperstone.
- Capital.com is our second choice, with a UAE CMA-licensed Dubai company, 20:1 share leverage and a swap-free account for UAE residents; XS is third.
A good share CFD broker gives you the stocks you want, a commission you can calculate before you click, and a company you can identify. Pepperstone does that best in our data for UAE residents. Below: the share range, the fee per market, the leverage rules, and where Capital.com or XS is the better fit.
Why Pepperstone comes first for UAE share traders
Pepperstone's account tables (data from 12 March 2025) count 1,162 share CFDs and 95 ETF CFDs. Its share pages break the range down as 600+ US stocks from the NYSE and Nasdaq, 200 ASX stocks, 46 on the Hong Kong exchange, 100+ on the London Stock Exchange and a German and European selection. Commission is a published rate per market with no minimum, so you can price any trade in advance. You can fund in AED through Mashreq Bank or Barclays, and the minimum deposit is $10. One limit to know: UAE retail CFDs are issued by Pepperstone Markets Limited, regulated by the SCB in the Bahamas, not by a UAE authority.
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Share CFD commission by market at Pepperstone
Pepperstone's pages differ on Hong Kong (0.15% on the UK page, 0.20% elsewhere); we show the higher rate. Commission is charged on both Razor and Standard accounts.
| Market | Commission per side | Example on a $10,000 position |
|---|---|---|
| US shares and ETFs | $0.02 per share | $4 for 200 shares at $50 |
| UK shares | 0.10% | $10 |
| German shares | 0.10% | $10 |
| Australian shares | 0.07% | $7 |
| Hong Kong shares | 0.2% (international accounts page) | $20 |
Which are the best CFD brokers for trading US stocks?
For a UAE resident, our order is Pepperstone, Capital.com, then XS. Pepperstone leads on what we can verify: 600+ US stocks, a flat $0.02 per share, and 100+ US shares that trade 24 hours a day on weekdays under a '-24' symbol. Capital.com's Dubai company lists 20:1 leverage on shares and runs its own app alongside MT4, MT5 and TradingView, but our data holds no US share commission for it. XS offers share CFDs on MT4 and MT5; note that its swap-free accounts charge swaps on shares from day one.
Leverage and holding costs
- Retail leverage on share and ETF CFDs at Pepperstone UAE is 1:20, which means 5% margin: $500 on a $10,000 position.
- Professional status raises Pepperstone's limits on forex and indices, but its UAE table keeps shares at 1:20 for pros too.
- Positions held overnight pay financing. Pepperstone does not offer its swap-free account to UAE residents; Capital.com and XS do.
- Pepperstone publishes no guaranteed stop-loss, so an earnings gap can fill your stop at a worse price.
Sources
How many share CFDs does Pepperstone offer?
Its account tables count 1,162 share CFDs (March 2025 data), including 600+ US stocks.
Can I trade share CFDs in AED?
Yes. AED is one of the base currencies Pepperstone offers UAE clients, alongside GBP, USD, EUR and AUD.
Do share CFDs pay dividends?
You don't own the shares, so you don't receive dividends as a shareholder. Check Pepperstone's terms for how a dividend affects an open CFD position.
Share CFDs are complex, leveraged instruments and you can lose money quickly. You don't own the underlying shares. Information on this page is not investment advice; confirm fees and leverage with the broker before trading.