Q. Is it possible to open and close bets on FTSE/Dow indices on a daily basis and be profitable? A: I don’t think trading the indices on a daily basis is important; it’s whether you win overall that is decisive…...
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Isn’t Spread Betting Risky and Unpatriotic!?
Q. But isn’t this a bit like backing a horse, in that the odds are skewed so that the broker always wins? A: This is a common fear amongst new investors but it is false as the price you pay depends on the price set by the...
Shorting Disclosure Requirements and Restrictions
Q. Can’t place a sell order due to underlying restrictions – what’s that about? A: It means that the percentage of stock being temporarily loaned, usually by larger shareowners, for use by shorters temporarily...
Shorting and Short Selling Questions
Shorting and Short Selling Questions Q. But isn’t shorting complicated? A: Shorting isn’t anymore complicated than buying stocks on the cheap and selling them when they’re expensive and the darlings of the...
Amount to Risk per Trade / 2% rule
Amount to Risk per Trade / 2% rule Q. How much should I risk? A: Most traders simply pick a number out of thin air or choose the same amount on every trade they place but this is a blunder. Trading the same amount on every...
Introductions to Stop Loss Orders and Leverage
Introductions to Stop Loss Orders and Leverage Q. What is a Stop Loss Order? A: Nobody, but nobody has a 100 percent success rate which is why you need the discipline to cut losses early. A Stop Loss Order is a safety net...
Starting Out: Minimum Deposit and Credit Betting
Starting Out: Minimum Deposit and Credit Betting Q. What is the difference between a deposit account and a credit account? A: These are both accounts at spread betting firms that allow clients to start betting on the...
Is Demo Trading identical to Trading for Real?
Is Demo Trading identical to Trading for Real? Q. Is demo trading identical to trading for real? A: Many spread betting providers offer virtual trading and demo trading platforms nowadays which allow you to practice without...
Calculating Exposure and Closing Positions
Calculating Exposure and Closing Positions Q: How can I work out my exposure on a position? A: Your exposure is per point – so you are risking the value of your stake on each point in the price. Suppose the bid-offer...
What is a Point/Pip/Tick?
What is a Point/Pip/Tick? Q. What is a Point/Pip/Tick? A: In spread betting you trade an amount ‘per point’ of movement of the share, commodity or index as the case might be. The Point, Pip or Tick are different...