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Spread Betting Glossary

Written by Andy Richardson
Year end
The date on which a company’s financial year ends. It reports it’s financial results up to that date.
Yearlings
Bonds issued for twelve months mostly by local authorities.
Yield
The percentage return offered by a particular security, e.g. Dividend Yield is the % return a particular share’s dividend offers. The annual dividend expressed in percentage terms. In other words, the rate of return on an investment, usually expressed as an annual percentage rate.
Your choice
Specific to sports spreads. A quote where both teams or individuals are believed by the spread firms to have an equal chance of winning. Whichever team the bettor supports give away a small start.

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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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