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Spread Betting Glossary

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Trading Terminology
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Quarterly Bet
This is a spread bet which runs for three months and rolls over until you close it out. Financing is already built into the price thus no further daily charges on this bet are made.
Quote
The price at which customers can buy or sell a particular index or share.
Quarterly bet
A spread bet based on a three-monthly cycle – March, June, September and December. Quarterly bets typically expire towards the end of the expiry month, but can be closed out any time before the expiry date.
Quarterly Results
Financial results for US listed companies are annouced to the market on a quarterly basis.
Quick ratio
Is a measure of the immediate short-term (i.e. within one year) liquidity of a business.

Quick ratio = (Current assets – Inventories) / Current liabilities.

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Andy Richardson

Andy began his trading journey over 24 years ago while in graduate school, sparked by a Christmas gift of investing money and a book. From his first stock purchase to exploring advanced instruments like spread betting and CFDs, he has always sought to expand his understanding of the markets. After facing challenges with day trading and high-pressure strategies, Andy discovered that his strengths lie in swing and position trading. By focusing on longer-term market movements, he found a sustainable and disciplined approach. Through his website, Andy shares his experiences and insights, guiding others in navigating the complexities of spread betting, CFDs, and trading with a balanced mindset.

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