Which spread betting firm

With the fast growing popularity of spread betting there has been an increase in the number of firms offering the service.

Listed below are the ones currently operating.

Sports Betting
Sporting Index or call 08000 969645
IG Index or call 0500 913 911
Spreadex - or call 0800 0526575
Cantor Index or call 0207 894 8800

Financial betting
Financial Spreads or call 08000 969620
IG Index
Spreadex
Cantor Index
City Index
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A Sporting Index 'Select' account offers you all the thrills of an ordinary spread bet with the added security of limited exposure. Select accounts have a 'Stop-Loss' level applied to the majority of markets. This is a specific level at which certain trades are closed to prevent open-ended losses or profits, so you are aware of the maximum you may win or lose every time you trade. In addition, a Select account also allows you to trade in smaller stakes.

Financial spreads also allow trades for as little as 1p per tick for people who are willing to trade on the internet only. These are the two accounts best suited for the beginner who wants to get a flavour of the excitement that spread betting can bring.