# What is a (trading) segregated account? | bestbrokers.co.uk

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What is a (trading) segregated account?

Today, many brokers offer their online services to enter the main markets by trading financial tools. Online trading is currently a great success taking the conditions under which it is carried out into account is vital, especially in terms of security. One important piece of information is whether the trading accounts are segregated.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [https://www.bestbrokers.co.uk/blog/2018/10/05/what-is-a-(trading)-segregated-account/](https://www.bestbrokers.co.uk/blog/2018/10/05/what-is-a-(trading)-segregated-account/)