Q: A thing I’ve been seeing in reading reviews of spread betting brokers is the word bucket shops… From what I gather these were joints in the late 19th century where they did not actually buy the share for you...
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Trading Spreads from the USA or other EU countries
Q: Can you trade a spread betting account from other EU countries (as non UK resident)? A: You do not really have to live in the United Kingdom to spread bet, all you need is to create a spread betting account with a FCA...
Spread Betting: The Pros and Cons You Need to Consider
Q: What are the Pros and Cons of using spread betting to trade? A: As with any other trading instrument you have advantages and disadvantages -: Advantages of Spread Betting Tax free for UK residents. The ability to go long and...
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 provider’s spreads. Deposit accounts usually come with...
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 spending anything and to develop your own tactics so...
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 spread of ABC Ltd is 1885 – 1900 x...
Spread Betting with Smaller Stakes or Limited Funds
Q. I don’t have the finances to do it for real…is there a simulator account I can use? I know a lot of people do not like demo accounts but I don’t have the finances to do it for real yet. I need an account...
A Lesson into Trading Psychology -> the Baby and the Lemon
I was sitting with my family in a restaurant earlier this year when a large Spanish family came and occupied a table next to us. There were several children running around, and one babe in arms. After a while the baby became...
The Truth About Trading Analysts
Stockbrokers’ analysts research is often detailed, and may seem dull unless you have specialist knowledge of the industry. The stock recommendations are typically unreliable, and are aimed at institutions that know how to...
Trading Truths for Traders
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government...