# ⚖ Active trading **URL:** https://community.trading212.com/c/trading212-cfd/6.md [Latest](https://community.trading212.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.trading212.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the ⚖ Active trading category](https://community.trading212.com/t/about-the-active-trading-category/28)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.trading212.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 0
Strategies, analyses, price fluctuations and movements. --- ## [what is considered to be algorithmic trading and why is it forbidden?](https://community.trading212.com/t/what-is-considered-to-be-algorithmic-trading-and-why-is-it-forbidden/93694)
**Author:** [@mih0vil](https://community.trading212.com/u/mih0vil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/what-is-considered-to-be-algorithmic-trading-and-why-is-it-forbidden/93694 "2026-10-20T17:16:42Z")
I got an idea how I could make a better profit which would require me to make 7-8 buy and sell orders per day for ETF. I checked public API terms and conditions and there I saw this: “You are expressly prohibited from us… --- ## [Source of Volume Data on Tech100 / US500 and other indices + stocks](https://community.trading212.com/t/source-of-volume-data-on-tech100-us500-and-other-indices-stocks/93593)
**Author:** [@SCFC](https://community.trading212.com/u/SCFC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/source-of-volume-data-on-tech100-us500-and-other-indices-stocks/93593 "2026-10-08T07:51:35Z")
What is the source of volume data on the indices on Trading 212? Is it an internal thing on CFD activity, or actual volume data of the underlying futures contract they are based on? I would like to know about the sourc… --- ## [Stock Screener: What should I use?](https://community.trading212.com/t/stock-screener-what-should-i-use/17686)
**Author:** [@disbon](https://community.trading212.com/u/disbon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/stock-screener-what-should-i-use/17686 "2026-09-16T11:15:33Z")
What stock screeners do you use? MSN money screener for example, does not have stocks from EU exchanges. --- ## [Is trailing option working?](https://community.trading212.com/t/is-trailing-option-working/93075)
**Author:** [@mach74](https://community.trading212.com/u/mach74)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/is-trailing-option-working/93075 "2026-08-28T11:18:55Z")
I am playing around with trailing stop loss The 1st image is where I set it up and by my understanding with will stay 0.8 behind. When the market is not in my favour the stop should remain static? But as you can se… --- ## [Candlestick Chart, Quick Selection 1y: Switch to Daily Candles](https://community.trading212.com/t/candlestick-chart-quick-selection-1y-switch-to-daily-candles/92760)
**Author:** [@kcwa](https://community.trading212.com/u/kcwa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/candlestick-chart-quick-selection-1y-switch-to-daily-candles/92760 "2026-07-24T05:55:12Z")
I like to analyze stocks on different time frames before investing. I start with the weekly chart and then switch to the daily chart (for a period of 6 months to 1 year). Currently, the “1y” quick-select button switches … --- ## [Calculating Stop Loss Alert Limits](https://community.trading212.com/t/calculating-stop-loss-alert-limits/92238)
**Author:** [@pmlaw](https://community.trading212.com/u/pmlaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/calculating-stop-loss-alert-limits/92238 "2026-07-14T07:29:18Z")
How does everyone calculate these? I use a mix of 5% drop from the high since I bought, and a volatility-linked stop loss from the high. --- ## [Please remove CFD shares from S&S ISA search](https://community.trading212.com/t/please-remove-cfd-shares-from-s-s-isa-search/92061)
**Author:** [@Paul07](https://community.trading212.com/u/Paul07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/please-remove-cfd-shares-from-s-s-isa-search/92061 "2026-06-07T19:22:52Z")
I have seen recent media comments regarding CFD choices being incorporated on the S&S ISA view and I agree this is not a good idea, especially for those who want a simple interface without the risk of getting into CFD tr… --- ## [Spacex IPO access for Tesla stock holder](https://community.trading212.com/t/spacex-ipo-access-for-tesla-stock-holder/92144)
**Author:** [@techader](https://community.trading212.com/u/techader)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/spacex-ipo-access-for-tesla-stock-holder/92144 "2026-06-07T08:21:55Z")
I’m a long time Tesla stock holder. Will there be early access for us stockholders for the SpaceX IPO so we can be allocated some SpaceX stock before the IPO date? I haven’t seen or read anything from trading 212 about t… --- ## [Algo trading . Trading bots ](https://community.trading212.com/t/algo-trading-trading-bots/91980)
**Author:** [@Michael2](https://community.trading212.com/u/Michael2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/algo-trading-trading-bots/91980 "2026-06-06T12:07:25Z")
The world of AI is here. I would assume at some stage T212 will be set up to allow trading Bots to connect and trade as it’s a money source that you can’t ignore ..can we have a trading Bot algo furum --- ## [Why is my stop loss not working](https://community.trading212.com/t/why-is-my-stop-loss-not-working/90931)
**Author:** [@Ballepet](https://community.trading212.com/u/Ballepet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/why-is-my-stop-loss-not-working/90931 "2026-03-25T20:53:15Z")
Can someone please help me understand why the stocks in this screenshot are not getting sold. Its not in pre or after market. The market is open and lots of orders going through, but my stocks are not getting sold. --- ## [Stop loss for stocks IN a pie](https://community.trading212.com/t/stop-loss-for-stocks-in-a-pie/90924)
**Author:** [@Rvab](https://community.trading212.com/u/Rvab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/stop-loss-for-stocks-in-a-pie/90924 "2026-03-19T08:44:47Z")
Stop-Loss Process in Pies I have seen some older post from quite some time agoe, but still have this request. I wrote out the use case in simple steps: Stock/ETF slice has target allocation (e.g., 5% of pie). User… --- ## [Tax on capital gain in uk](https://community.trading212.com/t/tax-on-capital-gain-in-uk/87970)
**Author:** [@Cool212](https://community.trading212.com/u/Cool212)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/tax-on-capital-gain-in-uk/87970 "2026-03-18T09:54:37Z")
Hi! I need some help on understanding the tax implication of investing in invest t212. if I invest £100000 in a fund this tax year and sell nothing I won’t pay capital gain this year right? Let say that it increases b… --- ## [When should I take profit](https://community.trading212.com/t/when-should-i-take-profit/89562)
**Author:** [@Eric\_D212](https://community.trading212.com/u/Eric_D212)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/when-should-i-take-profit/89562 "2026-01-02T12:57:50Z")
Hi I am quite new here as I started in July my Stock Isa for long term investment. I was just wondering when do I need to take profit, as at some point I was with £200 profit but left it there and I am now around only £… --- ## [Stocks to watch for 2026…](https://community.trading212.com/t/stocks-to-watch-for-2026/89178)
**Author:** [@Dougal1984](https://community.trading212.com/u/Dougal1984)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 7:18am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/stocks-to-watch-for-2026/89178 "2025-12-15T07:18:27Z")
So yes there is probably the SpaceX IPO and plenty others, but my pick for 2026 is going to be: :drum: --- ## [Buy limit order](https://community.trading212.com/t/buy-limit-order/88635)
**Author:** [@msf](https://community.trading212.com/u/msf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/buy-limit-order/88635 "2025-12-12T20:18:13Z")
Hello Is it possible to send limit orders to the public order book ? On Friday I wanted to buy a share of stock, I place à limit order at 174.50. The live order book showed : bid 174 / ask 175 Then transactions were … --- ## [Short positions and dividends](https://community.trading212.com/t/short-positions-and-dividends/82431)
**Author:** [@ermejoromano](https://community.trading212.com/u/ermejoromano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 9:43am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/short-positions-and-dividends/82431 "2025-10-23T09:43:01Z")
Hi, I am completely new to the CFD world (although am investing long term since many years). I have a very basic question: If I were to acquire a short position in a stock on the evening before it’s ex-dividend date and… --- ## [Update to IREN EH trading](https://community.trading212.com/t/update-to-iren-eh-trading/88346)
**Author:** [@TKM](https://community.trading212.com/u/TKM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/update-to-iren-eh-trading/88346 "2025-10-21T10:23:41Z")
Hi there, Can you please give a timeline for when extended hours for Iren will be available? On a less pressing matter, can you update their logo too please. Thanks! --- ## [Short-term trading setups that actually work for you lately?](https://community.trading212.com/t/short-term-trading-setups-that-actually-work-for-you-lately/88387)
**Author:** [@Myroslavmokhammadabd](https://community.trading212.com/u/Myroslavmokhammadabd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 9:54am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/short-term-trading-setups-that-actually-work-for-you-lately/88387 "2025-10-18T09:54:43Z")
Hey everyone, I’m Myroslav Mokhammad Abdeljawwad, and over the past few weeks I’ve been testing a few short-term trading setups on Trading 212 — mainly EMA-crossover momentum plays and quick breakout entries on tech name… --- ## [Day trading software](https://community.trading212.com/t/day-trading-software/62627)
**Author:** [@Tobysteel8](https://community.trading212.com/u/Tobysteel8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 11:43am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/day-trading-software/62627 "2025-09-15T11:43:18Z")
Hi team, I’m fairly new to trading, typically I’m a swing trader if anything but I want to learn more about day trading. I have a few questions for you guys and hoping you can give me some honest feedback. When I resear… --- ## [Does anyone know does the ‘trading 212’ in UK have any types of terms/tax addition for ‘buying bitcoin with a platform?](https://community.trading212.com/t/does-anyone-know-does-the-trading-212-in-uk-have-any-types-of-terms-tax-addition-for-buying-bitcoin-with-a-platform/87590)
**Author:** [@TradingBitcoin](https://community.trading212.com/u/TradingBitcoin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/does-anyone-know-does-the-trading-212-in-uk-have-any-types-of-terms-tax-addition-for-buying-bitcoin-with-a-platform/87590 "2025-09-08T05:34:40Z")
title ‘ I saw in a how to buy bitcoin video- said something - you should try to check with your individual bank - if they have any terms/tax - for buying /depositing bitcoin - so thought I would do it in this fourm area. … --- ## [How to set up a reduced loss posistion](https://community.trading212.com/t/how-to-set-up-a-reduced-loss-posistion/83579)
**Author:** [@RBDayTrading](https://community.trading212.com/u/RBDayTrading)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/how-to-set-up-a-reduced-loss-posistion/83579 "2025-08-10T16:38:42Z")
Hi I just wanted to find out, say I had an open position currently at £200 in profit but I wanted to set up an automatic sale if it fell to £150 profit how would I do that? Thanks --- ## [Leverage 3 x SPX daily](https://community.trading212.com/t/leverage-3-x-spx-daily/86047)
**Author:** [@pethadine](https://community.trading212.com/u/pethadine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/leverage-3-x-spx-daily/86047 "2025-07-16T13:39:27Z")
I used 3LUS which is the 3x daily return, however while SPX has met its ATH this ETF is still about £19 away from it. What gives, I have noticed that the daily rate is not 3x, however the downside isn’t 3x loss either! … --- ## [NEW: Sector/Thematic/Broad Market ETPs](https://community.trading212.com/t/new-sector-thematic-broad-market-etps/53453)
**Author:** [@Oktay](https://community.trading212.com/u/Oktay)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/new-sector-thematic-broad-market-etps/53453 "2025-05-07T13:17:04Z")
As part of the 42 new products listed yesterday, we added a lot of leveraged/inverse ETPs that were widely unavailable on this side of the pond. Under the column “underlying asset” - you can see the ETF/single stock tha… --- ## [MT4 Forex trading](https://community.trading212.com/t/mt4-forex-trading/71382)
**Author:** [@piper](https://community.trading212.com/u/piper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/mt4-forex-trading/71382 "2025-03-22T12:13:58Z")
Trading 212 would be complete than --- ## [ROR on Stock ISA not inline with ROR on funds + stocks](https://community.trading212.com/t/ror-on-stock-isa-not-inline-with-ror-on-funds-stocks/81346)
**Author:** [@CCT212](https://community.trading212.com/u/CCT212)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/ror-on-stock-isa-not-inline-with-ror-on-funds-stocks/81346 "2025-01-24T18:22:56Z")
Hi I have noticed, what i think is a discrepancy on the UI, or could be my misunderstanding. On my Stocks ISA, I hold a few funds and a few Stocks. As an example, the UI, at the top left says the ROR is +£1.20 (0.5%) … --- ## [Candle stick colours](https://community.trading212.com/t/candle-stick-colours/76383)
**Author:** [@Talorthain](https://community.trading212.com/u/Talorthain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/candle-stick-colours/76383 "2025-01-16T12:56:06Z")
why cant the candle stick colours be changed? I can change it in a session, but as soon as I log out, change a chart or move away from the chart change it reverts back to the original colours. Can this be fixed. --- ## [Oxford Biodynamics WRAP offer](https://community.trading212.com/t/oxford-biodynamics-wrap-offer/80845)
**Author:** [@Stockweasel](https://community.trading212.com/u/Stockweasel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/oxford-biodynamics-wrap-offer/80845 "2025-01-15T11:24:37Z")
OBD have “…announce\[d\] a retail offer to existing eligible shareholders via the Winterflood Retail Access Platform (“WRAP”) to raise up to £500,000 through the issue of up to 100,000,000 new ordinary shares of £0.001 eac… --- ## [11 US Bitcoin ETFs now available on Trading 212 CFD](https://community.trading212.com/t/11-us-bitcoin-etfs-now-available-on-trading-212-cfd/66464)
**Author:** [@Bogi.H](https://community.trading212.com/u/Bogi.H)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/11-us-bitcoin-etfs-now-available-on-trading-212-cfd/66464 "2025-01-13T17:06:31Z")
11 US Bitcoin ETFs are now available as CFDs on Trading 212 Markets. Check them out below: iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW) Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) B… --- ## [What's happening With the (Cannabis) POT STOCKS?](https://community.trading212.com/t/whats-happening-with-the-cannabis-pot-stocks/45725)
**Author:** [@StockPicker](https://community.trading212.com/u/StockPicker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://community.trading212.com/t/whats-happening-with-the-cannabis-pot-stocks/45725 "2024-11-01T08:00:17Z")
The Reddit traders are at it again. Some people thinks is market manipulation and the Feds and looking into that, we will see where that leads, probably another sell-off and and volatility. [Next page](https://community.trading212.com/c/trading212-cfd/6.md?page=1)