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Spread Betting Market Commentary: FTSE charges higher after company earnings and broker actions lift optimism

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Financial spread betting and CFD trading expert Joshua Raymond of City Index (http://www.cityindex.co.uk/) takes a look at the EU markets as the FTSE charges higher on 11th January.

“A combination of positive factors including company earnings, broker recommendations and bid speculation has helped to encourage investors to buy into equities today, pushing the FTSE 100 higher by 1% and back above the 6000 level once again.

There are a lot of positive catalysts to today’s markets that is helping to boost optimism that the last few days of losses were more about profit taking than a change in sentiment. The fact that the FTSE 100 has quickly regained the 6000 level once more raises confidence that the recent bull trend could continue, particularly if the UK Index can consistently maintain above the 6050 level.

Alcoa’s numbers brighten hopes for a good Q4 Earnings from US miner Alcoa, which beat markets expectations, has boosted hopes for a strong earnings season and this has helped to encourage higher risk appetite in some of the key miners this morning. A stronger Copper price, which has shunned the stronger dollar, has also helped to facilitate buyer demand for mining shares.

That said, investors are likely to want to see earnings from tech bellwether Intel and bank JP Morgan later in the week before buying into an outperforming US earnings season.

ARM jumps another 6% Bid talk continues to lift the market with shares of ARM Holdings this time taking flight to lead the FTSE 100 winners list, jumping 6%. Bid talk has surrounded the chip designer for some time now with Apple, Intel and Microsoft being widely speculated by some of the UK press. We have seen high investor interest in ARM’s shares since the announced Microsoft deal, both in terms of what the deal could bring ARM but also how its rivals may react.

CSR shares leap on patent settlement CSR shares leapt 13.5% on Tuesday after the chipmaker settled a legal battle over patents with US rival Broadcom. The settlement figure comes in at .5m, which will be paid over the next 5 years, and will be offset by a reduction in legal costs of at least m. Some analysts have also predicted the settlement could result in a 10% jump in both operating profit and EPS.

The patent legal issue had created a cloud of uncertainty over the firm, and this has kept its shares pinned down of late whilst rival chip makers such as ARM have enjoyed a good run. Investors clearly are taking the settlement as drawing a line in the sand and this has helped to free up strong buyer demand for its shares.”

You can help to keep your spread betting skills sharp with a free demo spread betting account at City Index. Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/learn-to-trade/demo-account.aspx for details.

 

About City Index:

Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.

As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign exchange, binary betting, CFDs and, in the UK, spread betting.

We constantly look to widen the range of assets we offer, improve the performance of our spread betting and CFD trading platforms and expand the range of services we provide. The result is that our customers benefit from innovative trading tools with transparent pricing, competitive spreads, and a high standard of customer service and support.

Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.

For more information, visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk/.


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Comparing Capital Spreads to IG Index – Which Spread Betting Company is Best?

Friday, April 15th, 2011
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by Dog Company

Capital Spreads has tighter spreads on most products but this is only very important to high frequency traders. If you use spread betting as a tax efficient way to hold shares then the spread isn’t that important. You may have say a dozen stocks you hold and roll them over once every 6 months giving you 20-30 trades a year.

Negatives of Capital Spreads -:

- Capital Spreads website can be slow to load, which can be very annoying.

- Capital Spreads have a tendency to freeze and lag.

- Capital Spreads website is ugly and doesn’t look as professional as IG Index.

- Capital Spreads does not offer as many products to trade.

- Capital Spreads often re-quotes prices saying the market has moved, I haven’t had that with IG yet. Not sure why CapitalSpreads does this, is it the ping to the server? Is it their tighter spreads? Not sure but it is annoying and sometimes exasperating to the point to  almost make you want to leave it and go to the higher spread IG Index that doesn’t re quote as often.

As I said CapitalSpreads have tighter spreads and it is definitely a good thing to be cheaper than IGIndex.  Looking at IG Index – they charge you 2 pips to trade the FTSE while Capital Spreads charges you only 1 – that’s double the spread!!  Their spreads are much more competitive on shares too.

However, having said that service and quality of the trading website are important as well and there IG has the edge.  I’m sure that if Capital Spreads can improve their website to match that of IGIndex then they could steal a lot of business away from IG index.

Another important part of a growing industry like spread betting is the need to advertise. As far as I can see Capital Spreads doesn’t advertise much at all while IGIndex does.

However, Capital Spreads use a different (and probably a much more cost-effective strategy) their offering – they use partners like Tradefair, PaddyPower, etrade, Saxobank…etc to acquire the customers for them. Although, I’m seeing lately that Capital Spreads are becoming more aggressive – they are advertising on ADVFN and newsletter insertions.

One thing is for sure Capital Spreads is already bigger now  than some other spread betting providers who have been in the industry for over 25 years and that’s a remarkable achievement.

I review spread betting sites like IG Index, ETX Capital and CapitalSpreads so you know which sites offer the best experience for you to spread bet at.

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The Bookie, the Exchange and the Spread Betting Company

Monday, March 14th, 2011
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by Esthr

It wasn’t so long ago, that if you wanted to wager on sports, you could only do so by jumping on the bus to the local high street bookmaker, checking out the odds that were on offer and placing a rather boring bet.  Times really have moved on though over the last ten years and we now have a whole host of betting facilitators that can be used to place sports bets including spread betting companies, betting exchanges and the traditional bookmaker.

 

Bookmakers

 

A bookie is your traditional betting outlet that could be found all over the high street, in casinos (in the USA), and in vast numbers on the internet.  Bookmakers tend to be rather limited with the type of bets that they take and generally stick to simple ‘backing’ type bets.  They set the odds that they are happy with and there is no room for manoeuvre with this.  Most people that are new to gambling will find it easiest to place their first wager with a bookmaker due to its simplistic and user friendly design. 

 

So what types of bet are best placed with a bookie?  Well firstly if you want to add a number of selections to your betting slip (this is known as an accumulator) then go with the bookie.  Their odds stay the same for long periods so you should not become disrupted by market changes.  Also check them out if you are looking to simply back a selection as there are many out there that can be compared and you can find some very realistic odds.  You do not pay tax on your winnings and the bookie does not charge any commission like an exchange does.

 

Betting Exchanges

 

The betting exchange has become really big business and has taken a lot of market share away from the bookie.  Exchanges such as Betfair and Betdaq, are betting facilitators in the sense that they do not actually take any bets themselves but simply act as an intermediary between you, and other prospective gamblers.  Due to the fact that you aren’t betting against professional odds setters, what you can find in the way of odds can be much more in your favour than with a professional bookie. 

 

One of the main features of the exchange is that you are not just limited to backing selections.  If you have a pretty good idea that a horse will not win a race you are able to bet on this.  By placing this type of bet, you are essentially taking the responsibility away from the bookie whose job this usually is.  Bear in mind that when betting with an exchange, you will usually be charged commission that ranges between 2-5%.  This should be factored in when you compare odds around different betting sites.

 

Spread Betting companies

 

Spread betting is a form of sports gambling that takes its roots from the financial markets.  Your goal when spread betting is basically to guess the correct outcome of a sports event, but rather than being able to win/lose a set amount, your win/loss is determined by how accurate your bet was.  For example if a spread betting company offered a spread of 8-9 corners in a football match, and you thought there was going to be more than 9, you could place a bet on this.  Your unit stake might be £5 and if there were 12 corners you will have won £15.  If however there was only 1 corner, then you would in fact lost £35.

 

Spread betting can take a while to pick up so is you are new to sports betting.  If you do start to dabble in the spread betting then make sure you start off with small stakes until you firmly have your feet on the ropes. 

 

Whichever method you use to further your sports betting experience, good luck to you!  Just remember – we have never had it so good!

 

 

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Spread Betting Company Comparison – A Rough Guide

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
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by Chris Pirillo

Comparing and choosing a Spread Betting Broker is much more difficult these days because of the increased competition.  Below I have listed my Top 10 criteria in order of priority.  This list is for sure arguable and rightly so, priorities will be different from one person to another and will change with experience.
1.  Regulation
The most important factor and priority number 1.  If the broker is not regulated I am not interested.  As with any organization you place your money with, you need to make certain that it is protected and that it is as safe as possible.  As a minimum your broker should be FSA regulated.
2.  Reliability
Everybody relies on the internet now and we take it for granted that any service we wish to access will be accessible 24×7, the same is now expected of a broker.
Pick a reputable broker, they will by and large only be well known if they have proven to be consistently dependable across a substantial customer base.
3.  Markets/Availability
I typically only trade the highly liquid and widely offered Foreign Exchange and Indices markets.  For this reason I can be reasonably confident the instruments I will want to trade will be available, if not it will be quite a poor broker and Therefore can be avoided.
What I do check though is that the instrument is tradable at the times I wish to trade it.  This does not simply mean the times I wish to place orders it also means the instrument has to be on offer at times when I may perhaps wish to exit a position or when I might expect a Stop/Target to be honored.  
Therefore, for me, as I often hold Foreign Exchange positions overnight with a Stop and Target in place it is meaningless for me to have a broker that only offers the Foreign Exchange market from 06:00 to 22:00.  I need a broker that facilitates 24 hour execution.
4.  Interface
What’s Important here for me is; Ease of location of instruments, effortless order/trade entry and efficient trade management of open positions.
It is absolutely essential to me that I can easily find the instruments I want to trade and be able to set up orders/execute a trade (with Stops and Targets defined (I never trade without them)).  I also need to be able to monitor and amend those open positions, gauge my exposure, move Stops, etc.  Without constant screen watching or feeling nervous when I am not at the screen.
5.  Execution
Efficient execution is very important.  I need execution at the price I specify and for it to happen within seconds.  Yes, slippage is an accepted overhead of trading but it is not one that should be tolerated.  I would expect less than 5% of my trades to incur slippage, any more than and I would be reconsidering my broker.
6.  Spread
Not as Important as it used to be.  With the increase in competition it means that for the highly liquid instruments I usually trade the spreads are now quite uniform across most brokers.
7.  Support
It is critical to know that the broker has a sound support infrastructure.  Again, this can be checked on the internet (forums, etc.) for general consensus but at least once a quarter I put it to the test.
Always know how to get in touch with your broker, email, phone, online chat, instant messaging, etc.  Ensure you know what these details are and have them to hand.  I keep them printed in large font on the nearest wall.
Do not learn this lesson the hard way!
8.  Charting Package
Some may find it strange that this is almost last on my list.  However, the reason is quite simple, I am already happy with the Charting packages I have.  I have used them for years, I am familiar with them and they provide everything I need for my day to day trading.  Accordingly, when looking for a broker the Charting package they provide has no real relevance on my decision making process.
I have found that by the time The majority of traders get to the “reasonably experienced” stage, they too will already have their established Charting package(s) of choice.
9.  Guaranteed Stops
As I by and large trade Forex or Indices with brokers who accommodate 24×7 trading Monday to Friday, I tend to accept the risk of intraday market gaps rather than paying the price of an increased spread for a guaranteed stop.  This is a matter of personal choice based on ones attitude to risk and acceptance of the increased spread that comes with guaranteed stops.
10.  Additional Functionality
Although this is the last on my list, it could well be number one these days.  Increased competition has meant that Most brokers now offer and satisfy many of the above requirements by default.  They have to or they would not be in business.
For me, my preferred broker, IG Index, provides me with “value add”.  They provide; “Stepped” trailing stops, the ability to place market orders close to the current market price and an Advanced Charting package which is my Charting package of choice.
Additional functionality is a “nice to have” and it is number ten on the list simply to make a point that you should never stop looking around, every year or so, for a broker that may better suit your needs.  Most are rolling out new functionality more often than not and some offer reasonable incentives to encourage you to try their new functionality.
Final Words
I hope the above has been useful and as I mentioned in the introduction, this list is arguable and I welcome others views on the subject.  You can also view and comment on our experiences of various Spread betting companies out there as well as reading other traders comments too.

Tatiana is a Full-time trader with over 10 years experience in trading the Forex markets.  She is a member of the ReviewTeam at the established independent Trading system & Signal service review site http://www.systemsfortraders.com/


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How To Choose A Financial Spread Betting Company

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
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by YoTuT

Although there are various financial spread betting companies around, every individual basically possess their specific demands in terms of choosing the company they intend to deal with. Generally, there are a couple of factors that you may need to consider before you decide upon the firm to be your betting provider.

The very initial step upon selecting the company you think is best for you is to open an account with their firm. Most spread bet firms would provide offers for the opening of a new account. However, these promotions would certainly be held with a list of term and conditions. The scheme of their offers and rewards will be done according to the deposit value. Another factor is the firm’s stability and regulation. These are deemed to be one of the most significant factors to be considered. This is because the reputation of the company you deal with may reflect their services – if they would offer a consistent and reliable trading channel for you. Therefore, it is always a wise action to check out if the company you select has undergone regulation and authorization under the Financial Service Authority.

Besides, look out if the financial spread betting companies allow the activation of “stop loss”. This is an important attribute to aid in risk reduction. It could be extremely vital during capricious market conditions where the market fluctuates against your bet, resulting in the closure of your bet once the market fell onto the state of stop loss. But beware about the particular rules of the stop loss facility as they may differ from one company to another. You should also take into the account the firm’s range of market, general functionality and narrow spread. Of course, most companies do offer bonds, foreign exchange, stock indices, interest rates and other market selection but you should examine the company you select thoroughly.

Undeniably, all spread bet firms are linked to their respective advantages and disadvantages. The decision would fall upon your preferences and the company’s reputation in the market. A firm that suits your demands will lead you to some of the best bets.

 

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Q&A: i owe a spread betting company?

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Question by Juan Kassoff: i owe a spread betting company?
after they closed my positions, i lost £25,000 and now owe them £3500. They are asking me to provide info on my salary and outgoings so they can tell me how much i should pay them each month. Do i legally need to provide this information, or can i just tell them how much i can afford.
U.K relevance only please
i am currently paying £200-£300 a month

Best answer:

Answer by JIM soon retiring from YA
At least they are talking to you in a civilized manner. If you as a debtor do not co-operate they are within their rights to refer your debt to a collection agency

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Does anyone ever make a living at financial spread betting, apart from the betting company?

Monday, January 17th, 2011

Question by kevin r: Does anyone ever make a living at financial spread betting, apart from the betting company?

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Answer by Monkeyboy
Yes I worked for an FX hedge fund and I had one client who made a living out of spread betting on currencies (mainly CFDs). As for how successful he was, he made anout £180-200k a year….the main advantage being that it’s tax free, disadvantage being that it’s risky and quite irregular income. It’s worth mentioning that he had a solid background in trading spot FX for a few investment banks and had a good about of capital behind him first though. There are a number of people who do it on a variety of areas though but it tends to be just part of an overall strategy (that is to say they will invest directly in the markets as well)

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Choosing a Financial Spread Betting Company

Sunday, December 19th, 2010
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by YoTuT

The list of financial spread betting companies around is quite long. Some of the established and reputable spread betting companies around are IG Index, Capital Spreads, City index, CMC Markets, Cantor Index and Financial Spreads.

Each individual has his or her own preferences when it comes to choosing a spread betting company. However, there are several factors for everyone to consider when you are choosing a spread betting providers.

Stability and Regulation
For me this is the most important factor. We have to ensure that the company we are dealing with is reliable and offer a stable trading platform. Make sure the company are authorised and regulated by the FSA (Financial Service Authority).

Range of Market, Narrow Spread & General Functionality
Even though, most spread betting companies offer wide range of market such as individual equities and stock indices, foreign exchange, bonds, commodities and interest rates, you will still have to ensure that the company provide the spread services that you required.

Stop Loss
Activating the Stop Loss is a feature which will limit your risk. This is very important during volatile market situation, when the market movement is against you and your bet will be closed once the market hits your stop loss level. Read the rules of each spread betting companies thoroughly as each firms have different rules for Stop Loss facility.

New Account Offers
There are new account offers for most spread betting companies. However, these offers are subject to term and conditions of each individual company. Different company will have their own promotion mechanisms and rewards based on the deposited amount.

Every financial spread betting company has its own advantages and disadvanrages. The choices are based own individual preferences. Choose the most suitable company based on your preferences and you can always change if you are not satisfied with their services.

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Things You Must Know Prior To Choosing A Spread Betting Company

Monday, December 13th, 2010
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by Dog Company

Prior to engaging in spread betting, you need to carefully examine the risks. The risks and the amounts of money involved is usually very high and as a result should not be neglected.

Not all investments are profitable; similarly, not all investors are suited to the Forex marketplace. If you are uncertain, you can ask for the advice or help of a spread betting corporation.

Numerous spread betting companies are obtainable from the market and a careful selection need to be made. Intensive research must be completed to have knowledge in the reputation and experience in the broker. These two aspects are excellent points to get a very good multiply betting corporation. Here are some with the other things that must be looked upon when selecting a broker:

Most spread betting companies are connected to large lending or bank institutions. Look for that good quality with the institution a broker is tied to. The high quality from the institution can represent the credibility from the brokers.

Spread will be the difference amongst the selling selling price and purchasing selling price of a currency. Spreads are calculated in pips. Brokers make income through spreads so in simple terms, the higher the spread, the better the multiply a brokerage service can gain. When all else is equal go for the broker who has low spreads.

Leverage is the sum of funds a broker is willing to lend you for trading. It is expressed as ratio involving your actual capital and the sum of cash offered. For example, the ratio 200:2 means that a brokerage service will lend you 0 for each actual capital. Leverage is critical in spread betting and in any dealing.

Spread betting companies provide numerous exchanging packages or as generally referred to as within the trading market place, trading ‘platforms’. Investing platforms could be composed of technical analysis, real time news, technical charts, economic calendars and data for buying and selling systems. Request a free trial of these platforms to have a superior grasp of their trading processes.

The sorts of accounts each dealer carry are also critical aspects in selecting a reliable multiply betting business. They can have mini, standard or premium accounts that require distinct amount of cash.

Also don’t be overly concerned with leverage because it is usually a double-edge sword. Remember to asks lots of questions and compare the answers with other brokers you might be checking out. Take your time in deciding on a spread betting company that you feel comfy with and it will pay off for you from the lengthy run.

You will find are lots of things you should know prior to choosing a spread betting company. Prior to committing yourself to this decision go to my blog. There I will show you eveything what you need to know about spread betting companies so that you are confident that you have made the correct choice.


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