Guide to spread betting

Spread betting is an increasingly popular way of getting your money down on your investing ideas.

Gains are tax-free, of course, but spread betting is not for the faint of heart, because there are perils lurking for the unaware.

So whether you're a novice or an experienced trader it is best to give yourself the maximum advantage with knowledge and information.

Our guide to spread betting is the ideal place to start...

How to trade volatile markets

By Mike McCudden | Fri, 17/06/2011 - 17:05

The recent surge of commodity-led stockmarket bumps could be just the entry point for some traders, says Mike McCudden. He talks through what to look out for and offers advice on how to trade the volatility.

Spice up your investment strategy with spread betting

By Sam Barrett | Thu, 26/05/2011 - 10:41

There is far more to spread betting and CFDs than taking a punt on market swings. They have plenty of other uses and are a very effective way to spice up your investment strategy.

Spread betting commodities

By Peter Temple | Thu, 13/10/2011 - 10:18

For many investors, one of the revelations of the last few years has been the money that can be, or could have been made, through exposure to commodities. Not just the obvious homes for money in times of stress - like gold and oil - but also commodities of a more mundane hue.

Getting to grips with spread betting and CFDs

By Sam Barrett | Fri, 20/05/2011 - 16:45

Sam Barrett explains how spread betting and contracts for difference can make you money in falling as well as rising markets.

Cash in on the ups and downs of the market

By Cherry Reynard | Wed, 11/05/2011 - 10:05

In the world of spread betting and contracts for difference, you can win whatever the market does.

How to profit from gold and oil

By Sam Barrett | Thu, 21/04/2011 - 17:00

In a world often full of turmoil and instability, cautious investors flock to gold while traders are jumping on the oil bandwagon. Sam Barrett shows you how you can profit.

How should traders play rate hikes?

By Ceri Jones | Tue, 15/03/2011 - 11:41

The pound seems destined to labour despite the imminent interest rate rises that would normally lift the currency, says Ceri Jones.

How do currencies react to natural disasters?

By Esther Armstrong | Fri, 11/03/2011 - 18:01

The Japanese earthquake - and subsequent tsunami - is the latest in a string of natural disasters. But how do currencies react and how should investors behave?

Making sense of MENA

By Ken Fisher | Thu, 10/03/2011 - 01:00

Unrest in Middle East and North Africa - or MENA - has seen oil prices go through the roof. But Ken Fisher says that doesn't necessarily mean we'll see stockmarkets fall.

How currencies affect economies

Tue, 22/02/2011 - 06:00

Paddy Earnshaw, Customer Director at Travelex Global Business Payments looks at how currencies affect economies.

Egypt unrest creates short-term oil opportunities

By Ceri Jones | Fri, 11/02/2011 - 01:00

Oil prices have been highly volatile on the back of Egyptian and wider Middle Eastern unrest - and Ceri Jones suggests there are more opportunities for short-term traders in the pipeline.

Bet on a rising Aussie dollar

By Ceri Jones | Fri, 07/01/2011 - 01:00

Inclement weather Down Under, coupled with strong demand for commodities, is an opportunity for spreadbetters, reports Ceri Jones.

Metals rush at fever pitch

By Ceri Jones | Wed, 03/11/2010 - 01:00

Investors remain sceptical about the prospects of economic recovery and are continuing to put their faith in precious metals, says Ceri Jones.

Profit from BP's crisis

By Ceri Jones | Thu, 29/07/2010 - 11:47

With BP's shares already bouncing strongly from its low point, Ceri Jones identifies other potentially profitable trading opportunities arising from the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Use market volatility to your advantage

By Ceri Jones | Wed, 30/06/2010 - 12:08

Fluctuating share prices provide superb investment opportunities for those properly equipped to spot market turns, reports Ceri Jones.

Hedge your bets with commodities

By Fiona Bond | Fri, 12/03/2010 - 16:37

When inflation gets going, investors need a decent hedge - and commodities are a good answer, says Fiona Bond.

CFDs can be a useful investment tool

By Ceri Jones | Tue, 01/12/2009 - 11:20

Ceri Jones explains why CFDs are useful instruments for managing risk or providing geared exposure to shares and markets.

Spread betting international companies

By Ceri Jones | Tue, 08/09/2009 - 12:57

In our continuing series on alternative trading strategies, Ceri Jones assesses the strengths and weaknesses of spread betting on international companies such as Microsoft or Volkswagen rather than buying the underlying shares.

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