Spread betting blog

This is my way of keeping all the users of www.spreadbettrader.co.uk up-to-date with the latest developments in the world of financial spread betting in general and with the spread bet trader website in particular.

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Jul 5, 2008, Sector spread betting: learn to spread bet equity market sectors

Sector spread betting can be very profitable if you know how. Combine the diversification of sector investing with the tax advantages of financial spread betting and the possibilities are endless.

Jul 3, 2008, Options provide extra firepower for spread betting

Options, like spread betting are derivative instruments. When you combine the two, what you get is unbelievable leverage and fire power...but not for the faint-hearted

Jun 30, 2008, Shares trading: Learn to spread bet shares

Spread betting on shares remains the dominant focus of activity among financial spread betters. Learn the strategies to profit from two-way bets on shares

Jun 27, 2008, Learn to trade gaps in stock prices

Stock prices often jump sharply higher or lower. Such price gaps contain useful information that the discerning trader can use to enhance spread betting profits. Learn how to profit from gaps in...

Jun 25, 2008, Introduction to the foreign exchange market

What moves foreign exchange markets? What is the impact of interest rates on exchange rates? How to spread bet on currencies? This article examines the essential features of the foreign exchange marke

Jun 23, 2008, Understanding currency trading

Currency trading is a high octane activity. Likewise, short term traders can benefit from market volatility. Based on this key attribute, spread betting provides an ideal way to benefit from the tradi

Jun 21, 2008, Bonds: Spread bet trader’s guide

Government bonds may not sound very sexy, but learn to spread bet this interest rate sensitve instrument for steady gains with reduced volatility. Find out more...

Jun 19, 2008, equity indices provide good pickings for spread betters in the know

A popular way of diversifying is by spread betting equity indices rather than individual shares. A popular stock market index like the FTSE 100 or Dow Jones provides endless spread betting potential.

Jun 17, 2008, Financial Spread Betting: Pros and Cons

Why should you spread bet? This article explores the features of financial spread betting.

Jun 15, 2008, Spread betting opportunities

Analysis of promising spread betting opportunities in the trading days ahead.