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Comparing Covered Warrants and Turbos to Spread Bets
Q. What about Covered Warrants? I am really considering buying a small amount in one which I...
Using Options as a Hedging Tool
Q. What about Options? A: Ok, Options huh? Let’s start with the basics – An option...
How Does Spread Betting Compare to Direct Market Access?
Q. How do spreadbets and DMA compare to each other? A: With a spread bet you never physically buy...
Spread Betting Versus CFDs
Q. Are CFDs and Spread Betting the same thing? A: They are nearly the same with some...
Spread Betting on Interest Rates
Q. How does one bet on interest rates? A: Lately, with concerns on the economy and financial...
LIBOR and the Bank of England
Q. What is the difference between the Bank of England rate and LIBOR? A: The Bank of England base...
Depository Receipts and Index Linked Gilts
Q. What is a Depositary Receipt? A: Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) and American Depositary...
Bonds and Credit Ratings
Q. What about Bonds? A: I’m not responding this myself, rather I’m quoting a reply...
Rights Issues and Stock Suspensions
Q. Should I take up a rights issue? A: It is important to understand that you don’t have...
Stock Splits and Consolidations
Q. And what happens if a stock splits? Is this reflected in your position? A: A stock split is...
How Dividends are Accounted for in Spread Betting
Dividends on Spread Bets? Many first-time spread bettors will not even consider the impact of...