Galvan Research and Trading was established in 2004 as one of the first specialist CFD advisors. For five years running, Galvan has been awarded Best Equity Derivatives Advisor at the Shares Awards.CFDs offer advantages over traditional methods of investing, such as share dealing. CFDs allow investors to potentially profit from rising or falling markets. Clients only need to put up a fraction of the trade value and there is no stamp duty to pay.Galvan provides a CFD advisory service to private investors of all sizes. Every Galvan client has a personal Investment Advisor, who can provide individual advice and monitor market positions.All clients are given full access to Galvan's Research Centre. The research is produced by experienced analysts and traders, drawing on a wide range of information sources and analytical tools.Galvan Research and Trading Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Service Authority. The Firm Reference number is 401179.