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Is SesTrading legit?

By Saad El Soussi, UAE-authorized finfluencer · Updated 2026-11-08

SesTrading is a real, named business run by Saad Nizar El Soussi, who is listed by the UAE Capital Market Authority as an authorized finfluencer. SesTrading never holds client money: clients open accounts in their own name at a broker and can withdraw from the broker directly. SesTrading is not authorised in the UK and does not serve UK residents, which is why the UK FCA lists it. Trading is high risk.
Authorized in the UAESaad Nizar El Soussi, founder of SesTrading, is listed by the UAE Capital Market Authority as an authorized finfluencer (entry 193, added 24 September 2026). Check the official list.

Who is behind SesTrading

SesTrading was founded by Saad Nizar El Soussi (known online as SesTheGreat), a Danish entrepreneur based in Dubai. He publishes under his own name and face on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

The UAE authorization

The UAE Capital Market Authority keeps a public list of authorized finfluencers. Saad Nizar El Soussi is entry 193, added on 24 September 2026, with his Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts. Anyone can check it.

The UK FCA warning

The UK Financial Conduct Authority lists "SES TRADING / @Sesthegreat" as a firm that is not authorised in the UK. That is accurate: SesTrading has no UK authorisation. For that reason SesTrading does not offer its services to people living in the United Kingdom, and UK residents cannot join the waiting list or open an account through us.

Where client money is held

The community and daily ideas are free. SesTrading earns a referral commission from partner brokers when someone opens an account through our links. This costs the client nothing extra, but it is a reason to judge every recommendation on its own merits, including ours.

What we will never do

Which one fits you?

Pick by the amount you want to start with. Both are run by the same team.

Questions people ask

Is SesTrading regulated?

Saad Nizar El Soussi is an authorized finfluencer listed by the UAE Capital Market Authority (official list, entry 193). SesTrading is not authorised in the UK. The brokers clients use have their own licences (for example Seychelles FSA for Xlence).

Why does the FCA have a warning about SesTrading?

Because SesTrading is not authorised by the FCA. We do not serve UK residents.

Can I lose money?

Yes. Trading gold and forex is high risk. Only use money you can afford to lose.

Does SesTrading hold my money?

No. Your money stays in your own account at the broker.

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