Private Investors Get More Savvy In Online Trading Revolution, Says Barclays - 03.11.2008
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The article is based on a "White Paper" report published by Barclays Stockbrokers on the arrival of institutional-calibre services for investors and how the internet has revolutionised trading. Data from ComPeer shows that in 1998 only 0.1% of trades were transacted online. This figure rose to 33% in 2003 and in 2008, including Spreadbets and CFDs, 68% of trades are now online.