I analyse all my performance using excel, I just download CSV files from my broker, and run lookup and if functions. It makes it very easy to check my performance, and where I'm losing money to stop losses, commission, fees etc.
Thanks for all your replies.
Plus500 also offer commission free CFDs.
I have traded this instrument a bit and haven't been stung in equities or forex (obv no commission here).
I'd say most SB brokers offer CFDs or vice versa.
So are we to assume that this only affects the old system?
Euro margin requirements have just changed however...
http://www.cmcmarkets.co.uk/sites/public.uk/files/assets/files/european_margin_review_ng_0.pdf