Plus500, a fintech group known for its contracts for difference (CFDs) trading platform, has formed a partnership with Barchart, a U.S.-based provider of market data and technology. Plus500 is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is part of both the FTSE 250 and STOXX Europe 600 indexes.

Plus500 Supports Retail, Professional Futures

While Plus500 is recognized for its CFDs offering outside the U.S., where it enables retail clients to speculate on asset price movements without owning the underlying instruments, the company is also active in the U.S. futures market.

It operates as a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and clearing member of CME, ICE, Eurex, and MGEX. The firm provides futures and options on futures to both retail and professional clients through proprietary trading platforms.

"By combining Barchart's deep reach within the retail trading community and Plus500's innovative, technology-driven trading solutions, we're empowering a new generation of investors with the tools, education, and access they need to participate confidently in the futures markets," said Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US.

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Barchart Hosts Plus500 Futures Branding

The new partnership with Barchart aims to increase access to futures trading for U.S. retail investors. Barchart an online destination for futures market data and trading tools.

As part of the collaboration, Plus500 will appear on Barchart’s website. The placements will be on pages related to futures markets. The purpose is to inform users about Plus500’s trading services and educational materials.

Separately, Plus500 has promoted its brand in the U.S. through sponsorships, including one with the Chicago Bulls.

Plus500 Gains SCA License UAE

Meanwhile, Plus500 has launched a new UAE subsidiary, Plus500Gulf Securities LLC, under a mainland license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).

This allows broader marketing and customer acquisition across the UAE mainland and supports expanding product offerings beyond CFDs. The move builds on its existing Dubai license and adds to Plus500’s 14 international licenses.