Small caps is the market terminology which refers to smaller companies. While a lot of the attention and the headlines go to the largest companies which make up the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, the small cap part of the market can...
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Spread Bets on Options – Calls and Puts
Suppose shares in Barclays are trading at 300p. If you thought the shares would recover you could buy via a spread bet a call option. At the time of writing this article with the shares at 300p, IG Index was quoting the 320...
Exploring the Twists and Turns of Online Betting
Have you ever found the rhythm of your heart syncing with the pace of a sports match? There’s something about the collective suspense that makes the experience exhilarating. And for many, this adrenaline rush is amplified...
Exploring Betting Sites Beyond Gamestop: 6 Tips for a Rewarding Experience
In the world of online gambling, individuals seeking alternatives to Gamstop-registered betting sites often look for diverse and exciting options. Whether it’s due to personal preferences, a desire for a wider range of...
Is Spread Betting Bad? Myths and Rumours…
They Stop Hunt Trader 1: This line of thought is closely related to the theory that the spikes are synthetic. Yes, the data from spread betting providers is prone to the very infrequent spike. So is the data from some charting...
Spread Betting Asos | Trading Asos Stock
Spread Betting Asos Stock What a great success story Asos [ASC:AIM] has been. Its growth is on a tear, and the online fashion and beauty leader shares are rising accordingly as the retail spend continues its shift away from high...
Spread Betting Gulf Keystone Petroleum | Trade Gulf Keystone Petroleum
Spread Betting Gulf Keystone Petroleum With the rising price of oil, it is a popular idea to invest in anything to do with the commodity including oil companies like Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP:AIM). This is not always the best...
So What is a Spread Bet?
In the stock market, when you want to deal in traditional shares, you go to a stockbroker and he will quote you two prices. The lower of the two prices, which is the one you will get if you are selling shares, is called the bid...
Spread Betting as a Tax-Efficient Trading Product
Q: So is Spread Betting really tax-free? A: The simple answer is yes. Spread betters escape the 18 per cent capital gains tax that shareholders must pay on trading profits (capital gains amounts to the difference between what you...
Likelihood of Spread Betting Becoming Taxable?
Q. What is the likelihood of spread betting becoming taxable? A: In my view, it is very unlikely that spread betting will ever become taxable. The reason is very simple – more money is lost than is won and if the gains...