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Intelligent Ways of using a Spread Bet
Q: Show me some intelligent ways of using a spread bet… A: Erm…where shall I start...
But aren’t they just Bucket Shops?
But aren’t they just Bucket Shops? Q: A thing I’ve been seeing in reading reviews...
Odds of Winning: Do Successful Spread Betters Really Exist?
Q. Is it possible to open and close bets on FTSE/Dow indices on a daily basis and be profitable? A:...
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...
Shorting Disclosure Requirements and Restrictions
Q. Can’t place a sell order due to underlying restrictions – what’s that about...
Shorting and Short Selling Questions
Shorting and Short Selling Questions Q. But isn’t shorting complicated? A: Shorting...
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...
Introductions to Stop Loss Orders and Leverage
Introductions to Stop Loss Orders and Leverage Q. What is a Stop Loss Order? A: Nobody, but...
Starting Out: Minimum Deposit and Credit Betting
Starting Out: Minimum Deposit and Credit Betting Q. What is the difference between a deposit...
Is Demo Trading identical to Trading for Real?
Is Demo Trading identical to Trading for Real? Q. Is demo trading identical to trading for...
Calculating Exposure and Closing Positions
Calculating Exposure and Closing Positions Q: How can I work out my exposure on a position? A:...