Spread Firms
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Spread betting is a rapidly growing form of trading that is becoming increasingly popular. It is important to consider which spread betting firms are able to provide the level of service, customer protection and markets that you expect.
The companies listed below all offer the advantages that spread betting provides such as:
- Tax free trading* – There is no capital gains tax, no stamp duty and no income tax on spread betting. You are not actually buying and selling any stocks and shares or assets. You are simply speculating on the future price of the underlying financial market.
- Speed of trading – When spread betting you don't have to worry about finding another party wanting the opposing trade. The result is that trades are often accepted automatically or, at least, in the order of a few seconds. A very important benefit in fast moving, volatile markets.
- Easy access to world markets – With the large range of financial markets on offer, spread betting gives you access to a wider range of options including stock market indices, currencies, gold, oil and even interest rates. Most spread betting firms also offer a range of international shares.
- Shorting – Unlike traditional share trading, you can buy or sell a market. This means an investor can trade a market in the direction they feel the market will move; you are not restricted to only speculating on markets to go up. If your research leads you to think that a stock market index, like the FTSE 100 or Nikkei 225, will go down you can speculate on it to go down. If you think that the price of a particular share will go up, you can spread bet on it to go up.
- 24 hour trading – The London Stock Exchange may close at 16.30 local time but with companies like FinancialSpreads you can spread bet on the FTSE 100 throughout the night. You can also trade a good number of other markets outside normal market hours.
* Tax law is subject to change or may differ if you pay tax in a jurisdiction other than the UK.
Risk 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.
Spread Betting Firms Comparison
These tables highlight some of the markets available with each firm, what spread betting charts and services they provide and whether they currently have an account offer.
Financial spread betting is offered by a number of financial trading websites including the ones listed in these tables. This is not an inclusive review and spread betting may be available from other providers.
Spread Betting Firms - Services Comparison
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| Online Account Application |
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| Candlestick Charts |
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| Credit Accounts Available |
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| Deposit Accounts Available |
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| Stop Loss (Automatic) |
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| 24 Hour Trading |
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| FSA Authorised and Regulated |
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The above spread betting services / markets may also be available with other companies. Also see Comparison Table Notes.
Spread Betting Firms - Forex Comparison
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| Dollar/Yen Daily |
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| Dollar/Yen Future |
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| Euro/Dollar Daily |
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| Euro/Sterling Daily |
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| Sterling/Dollar Daily |
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| Sterling/Euro Daily |
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| Other Forex |
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The above spread betting markets may also be available with other companies. Also see Comparison Table Notes.
For more details on trading foreign exchange rates see Forex Spreads.
Spread Betting Firms - Indices Comparison
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| FTSE 100 Daily |
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| FTSE 100 Future |
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| Wall Street (Dow) Daily |
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| Wall Street (Dow) Future |
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| DAX 30 Daily |
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| DAX 30 Future |
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| S&P 500 Daily |
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| S&P 500 Future |
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| Other Indices |
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The above spread betting markets may also be available with other companies. Also see Comparison Table Notes.
For more details on trading stock market indices also see Indices Spreads.
Spread Betting Firms - Shares Comparison
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| FTSE 100 Shares |
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| FTSE 250 Shares |
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| Wall Street Shares |
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| S&P 500 Shares |
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| Nasdaq 100 Shares |
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| DAX 30 Shares |
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| CAC 40 Shares |
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| Irish Shares |
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| Other Shares |
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The above spread betting markets may also be available with other companies. Also see Comparison Table Notes.
For more details on trading equities see Shares Spreads.
Spread Betting Firms - Commodities Comparison
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| Gold Daily |
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| Gold Future |
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| UK Oil Daily (Brent) |
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| UK Oil Future (Brent) |
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| US Oil Daily (WTI) |
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| US Oil Future (WTI) |
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| Other Commodities |
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The above spread betting markets may also be available with other companies. Also see Comparison Table Notes.
For more details on trading commodities like Gold and Crude Oil see Commodities Spreads.
"Spread Firms" last update by R Thomas, 31-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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