What is Spread Betting?

Spread betting is a very simple concept and it shares many similarities with conventional trading. You 'buy' an instrument if you think its price is set to rise, or 'sell' if you think it will fall. It should be noted however that unlike share trading you will not own the shares or receive the same benefits accruing from that ownership.

Benefits of Spread Betting with us

• Tax free winnings - all your profits are completely free from UK capital gains tax*
• No commissions. The only charge is our dealing spread
• Go long or short easily and profit from both rising and falling markets
• Versatility & flexibility - trade in fractions of a whole contract
• High leverage
• Trade a variety of products on one account, including indices, single equities, commodities, interest rates, bonds and FX

* Spread Betting is currently free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and there is no stamp duty. It should be noted that tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.

Please note that whilst we have listed the benefits above, we would also like to draw your attention to our risk warning below.