Hints, Tips and Strategies for Budding Spread Betters


Uses of a Spread Bet


Uses of a Spread Bet (Part 1)
Uses of a Spread Bet (Part 2)

Trading the Daily Cash Dow


Spreadbetting Techniques
Trading the Daily Cash Dow & Reducing Bias - Method 1
Trading the Daily Cash Dow - Moving Average Entries - Method 2
Using Moving Averages to get better entry points - Revision and Modifications
Trading the Daily Cash Dow - A simple mechanical method - Method 3

Tips and Traps: Avoiding Common Mistakes


What to Do and What to Avoid
Pitfalls in Spread Betting
Common Mistakes
More Expensive Errors
Fear and how it Grips You
Trading Part-Time vs Trading Full-Time

Stop Loss Orders and Guaranteed Stop Losses


My experiences with Stop Loss Orders
Guaranteed Stop Losses & why often its a Bad Idea to Use Them

Advice from the Masters


Have a Trading System
Beware Leverage Creep...
Lesson into Controlling Stake Sizes
How Much to Risk?
Spreading Risk through Diversification
Have Realistic Expectations
Beware Impulsive Trading...
Advice from the Professionals
Entry Points & OCO & If Done Orders
Is Day Trading for You?
Fundamental Analysis vs Technical Analysis
Angry Trading & how to Deal with a Loss
Just Blown your Account? What to Do?

Tragic Tales and Volatility Trading


Tragic Tales from the Frontline
Survival Tips for a Stormy Market
How to Thrive in Turbulent Times
Volatility Untruths and Skullduggery