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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:...
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...
Spread Betting Basics: Going Long, Going Short
Spread Betting Basics: Going Long, Going Short Q. What do the terms ‘Short...
Leverage and Gearing – the Double-Edged Sword
Leverage and Gearing – the Double-Edged Sword Q: What is Leverage? Leverage is naturally...
Spread Betting versus Share Dealing
Spread Betting versus Share Dealing Q: What is the difference between normal trading and...
Why do Spread Bets have an Expiry Date?
Why do Spread Bets have an Expiry Date? Q: How long does your bet last? A: It’s one...
But aren’t they just Bucket Shops?
But aren’t they just Bucket Shops? Q: A thing I’ve been seeing in reading reviews...