Spread Betting Answers:
1. How to Spread Bet on Microsoft shares?
At the time of writing, the price of the Microsoft Rolling Daily market is $30.10 - $30.15 with Paddy Power.
Like the majority of leading equities listed on the exchanges like the LSE and the NYSE, investors can speculate on the Microsoft shares to rise or fall in value. With the Microsoft Rolling Daily market, you can spread bet on:
a) Microsoft shares to rise above $30.15, or
b) Microsoft shares to fall below $30.10.
It should be noted that with the Microsoft market you trade in £X per cent, where a cent is 1¢ of Microsoft share movement. As a brief example, if you had a stake of £4 per cent and the Microsoft stock moves 4¢ then that would be a difference to your profits (or losses) of £16.
Microsoft Shares Trading Example
Considering an example, let’s say you see the real time price on a spread betting website that shows the current spread of $30.10 - $30.15. Following suitable analysis, you may think that the Microsoft share price will increase and go above $30.15. This means:
- You think that the Microsoft shares will increase
- You decide you want to ‘buy’ the market at $30.15 and you risk £2 per cent
- The price of the shares increases with the spread moving to $30.75 - $30.80
- With the new price you could choose to take a profit and settle your position. You would do this by selling at $30.75
- Your initial buy price: $30.15
- Profit / Loss = (Final Price - Initial Price) x stake
- Profit / Loss = ($30.75 - $30.15) x £2 per cent
- Profit / Loss = $0.60 x £2 per cent
- Profit / Loss = 60¢ x £2 per cent
- Profit / Loss = £120 profit
Spread trading does not always go to plan. If the trade did not move as predicted, and had the Microsoft stock decreased in price, with the spread moving down to $29.56 - $29.61, then you may choose to close your bet and cut your losses. In order to do this you would sell at $29.56.
- Price you bought the spread bet at: $30.15
- Profit / Loss = (Final Price - Initial Price) x stake
- Profit / Loss = ($29.56 - $30.15) x £2 per cent
- Profit / Loss = -$0.59 x £2 per cent
- Profit / Loss = -59¢ x £2 per cent
- Profit / Loss = -£118 loss
Please note that with a Rolling Daily Financial Spread Bet if you Roll a bet over to the following day you could incur a charge or income for each day that the trade is still open. For more information please see: Rolling Daily Spread Betting Charges.
(Financial spread trading prices accurate as of 15-Dec-09)
2. Where can I Financial Spread Bet on Microsoft shares?
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The above spread betting markets may also be available with other companies. Also see Comparison Table Notes.
3. Where can I find real-time spread betting prices for Microsoft shares?
All of the above companies provide access to real-time prices to their account holders.
Note that you may need to log into your account in order to see live spread betting prices for Microsoft shares.
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4. Where can I find candlestick charts for Microsoft shares?
A number of the spread betting companies offer a variety of charts, including candlestick charts. Note that you may need to open an account with the respective company in order to see the charts and/or have full access to real-time charts that you can manipulate. Spread betting accounts are subject to status, terms and conditions.
Candlestick charts are currently available with:
Charts may also be available from other spread betting companies.
Example charts from Financial Spreads:
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"Spread Bet on Microsoft" last update by R Thomas, 06-Jan-2012
Warning: Financial spread betting carries a high level of risk. You can lose more than your initial investment or stake. Financial spread betting may not be suitable for all investors. Only trade with money that you can afford to lose. Make sure you fully understand the risk involved. If necessary, seek independent financial advice.
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