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Trading Tips - 17 May 2013 |
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| 17-May-13 |  | Intertek | FTSE 100 | Societe Generale | 3281 | 3700 | 12.80% | | 17-May-13 | | Britvic | FTSE 250 | Societe Generale | 461.6 | 440 | -4.70% | | 17-May-13 | | Centamin | FTSE 250 | Canaccord Genuity | 40.2 | 38 | -5.50% | | 17-May-13 | | Informa | FTSE 250 | Jefferies | 520 | 510 | -1.90% | | 17-May-13 | | Segro | FTSE 250 | Exane BNP Paribas | 298.9 | 270 | -9.70% |
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Trading Tips, Broker Ratings and What If? |
Looking at the broker ratings for 17 May 2013, Antofagasta last traded at 932.0p but Exane BNP Paribas think that the Antofagasta share price could increase by 28.80% and hit 1200p.
Of course, investors should remember that these 'broker recommendations' are just opinions and they shouldn't be taken as investment advice.
However, your own analysis may also suggest that the Antofagasta share price is looking undervalued.
If you wanted to speculate on Antofagasta and the last price was 932.0p then remember that, in order to create the 'spread', companies like Financial Spreads typically only add 0.05% to either side of the underlying market.
Therefore, Financial Spreads might give the Antofagasta market a spread of 931.3p - 932.7p.
This means that you can spread bet on the share price to:
 Rise above 932.7p, or
 Fall below 931.3p
When you spread bet on UK equities you trade in £x per penny. So if you risked £4 per penny and the Antofagasta share price changes by 5p then that would change your profits (or losses) by £20. £4 per penny x 5p = £20.
When spread betting, most investors like to trade shares using 'rolling' trades like the Financial Spreads 'Rolling Daily' markets.
There is no set closing date for a Rolling Daily market. If your trade is still open at the end of the trading day, it will rollover to the next day.
If your trade rolls over and you are spread betting on the market to:
Rise, then you'll be charged a small overnight financing fee, or
Fall, then you'll often receive a small credit to your account
Note that Rolling Daily markets are available with firms like InterTrader, Financial Spreads and Capital Spreads. With these firms the financing fee is usually charged at LIBOR + 2%. For more detail, see Rolling Daily markets.
What if the Broker Rating is Right? |
Let's say you see the Exane BNP Paribas 'Outperform' rating for Antofagasta and your own analysis of the share price also suggests the FTSE 100 company is undervalued.
Therefore, if one of the spread betting companies is showing a spread of 931.3p - 932.7p you could buy at 932.7p.
So let's say you buy the market for £2 per penny. If so, you make a:
- Profit of £2 for every penny that the Antofagasta shares move higher than 932.7p.
- Loss of £2 for every penny that the share price falls below 932.7p.
How to work out your P&L:
If you Buy a spread bet:
- Calculate how far the market has moved by subtracting the Opening Price of the market from the Closing Price (this could be a negative number)
- Multiply that price difference by your stake to give your P&L
If you Sell a spread bet:
- Calculate how far the market has moved by subtracting the Closing Price of the market from the Opening Price (this could be a negative number)
- Multiply that price difference by your stake to give your P&L
Back to the example.
Let's say the share price does increase by 28.80% and gets to the Exane BNP Paribas target price of 1200p.
If so, the spread betting market might move to 1199.1p - 1200.9p. Therefore, you could guarantee your profit and close your trade by selling at 1199.1p.
So, with the same £2 stake your profit would be calculated as:
P&L = (Closing Price - Opening Price) x stake
P&L = (1199.1p - 932.7p) x £2 per penny stake
P&L = 266.4p x £2 per penny stake
P&L = £532.80 profit
What if the Broker Rating is Wrong? |
Of course your research could be wrong, as could the broker's opinion. Let's say the FTSE 100 company fell by 23% to 717.6p.
If so, the spread could move to 717.1p - 718.1p.
Therefore, rather than incur a lot of overnight rolling costs, and run the risk of a further drop in the share price, you might choose to close your position in order to restrict your losses.
With the spread now at 717.1p - 718.1p you would close your trade by selling at 717.1p. If so, you would lose:
P&L = (Closing Price - Opening Price) x stake
P&L = (717.1p - 932.7p) x £2 per penny stake
P&L = -215.6p x £2 per penny stake
P&L = -£431.20 loss
Please note that the above prices and spreads are for example purposes only.
Note that a 28.80% move is a large move so your trade may have been open for some time. If so, your P&L would need to be adjusted by any rollover/overnight financing fees.
If a company goes ex-dividend whilst your trade is open then that can also add an extra cost to any buy trades and an extra profit to any sell trades.
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Risk Warning: Financial Spread Trading and CFDs carry a high level of risk to your capital. You may lose more than your initial investment. They 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.
Article provided / approved by IG Index which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), FSA Register number 114059.
'Trading Tips' edited by IG Index, updated 17-May-13
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