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Financial spread betting combines an element of gambling with a heady mix of intelligence, understanding and instinct. At least that’s what many beginners think. If you are financial spread spreading then you should treat it seriously.
Unfortunately because of the risks involved it can become exciting. We like to think we’re not too dull at Clean Financial but we say “unfortunately because of the risks involved it can become exciting” because often with the excitement comes poor decision making.
With financial spread betting, you can speculate on whether an Index eg FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 will rise or fall beyond a certain range of values. You can bet on Share Indices, Individual Shares, Currencies, Bonds and Commodities like gold, silver and crude oil.
You do not need to buy shares to be able to spread bet. You simply bet on the rise and/or fall of the prices. Because this is spread betting there is no fixed profits or losses. How much you win or lose will depend upon how right or wrong you are.
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This form of spread betting should not be treated as gambling. Do not be tempted to trust or test your luck in the spread betting market.
While luck may be a good thing, brains and planning play an important role. It is important to understand the nature and tendencies of the market in which you plan to spread bet. You need not be an experienced trader to be able to spread bet and make a profit but you need to do your homework before you spread bet. If in doubt, as the risk warnings suggest, seek professional advice before you start.
If you want to bet on a Share Index or Individual Share then ensure you do a lot of research beforehand. Be conscious of the underlying risks and estimate the extent of these risks. If your spread bet goes wrong will you be able to cover the losses? If not, you may need to think twice about the bets.
Just Like you would be advised to do in many markets, check the background of the company / market in question. Check the credentials of the spread betting company before you open your account. There are various established financial spread betting companies in the UK such as Capital Spreads, IG Index, and Financial Spreads who are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
With FSA regulated firms your funds are ring-fenced from the operator should they start to have financial difficulties. A number of the companies offer tight spreads as well as a range of free tools / charts and free live prices.
One option to reducing your risk is to play it small. Clearly if you bet smaller stakes you’ll lose less if a bet goes wrong. Of course you will win less if it goes right. If you spread trade with smaller stakes it’s realistic to think that you’ll be spread trading for longer and therefore learning more about your chosen markets. That should help your decision making process in the long term.
Spread betting can be risky. You can hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Like most investments, and life in general, spread betting offers ‘thrills and risk’ as a package. If you want to invest in safe low risk products and enjoy low risk, low return investments over a long period, then spread betting may not be right for you.
Risk Warning: Spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital. You may lose more than your initial investment. It may not be suitable for all investors. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.
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