Why Spread Betting?
The advantages of trading using spread bets over other more conventional methods
are numerous.
(a) Trade Size
There is a low minimum trade size for all spread bets enabling small trades to be
placed.
(b) Leverage
You only have to deposit a small percentage of the actual value of the trade. So
you can leverage to gain a bigger exposure to the market.
(c) Tax free profits1
Profits made in spread betting are under current UK legislation tax free.
(d) Zero commission
We do not charge any commission on any trades done.
(e) Profit from falling markets
You can bet on a market price falling as well as rising.
(f) Hundreds of markets
We offer hundreds of markets in Foreign Exchange, global equities, indices, commodities
and interest rates.
(g) Online Trading
Full online trading facilities available for all markets.
(h) Comprehensive Charting
Each market available has charting functionality to look at historic trends and
trade.
(i) No currency risk
Your bets are denominated in pounds Sterling. So even though you may be betting
on a foreign market based in a different currency, your profit, or loss, will not
be subject to currency fluctuations, unless of course you are betting on the foreign
exchange market.
1Tax laws can change and will vary in jurisdictions
outside the UK
