There are some very useful advantages to fixed-odds trading:
No Stamp Duty
No Capital Gains Tax
No Income Tax
No Betting Tax
No Commissions
No Brokers Fees
And you can still trade stock market index products like the FTSE 100, US and UK equities, Foreign Exchange Markets Crude Oil and Gold.
Where to Trade Financial Fixed Odds?
We like to use BetOnMarkets where you can trade in GBP, EUR or USD.
They also offer a virtual account in order to test your trading ideas without any risk.
But don’t take our word for it. The users have spoken. BetOnMarkets have won a variety of awards including: Shares Magazine - 'Best Fixed Odds Financial Provider', 2007 and 2008. They also won Investors Chronicle - 'Best Fixed Odds Firm 2008'.
There are a wide variety of bets available, including:
Bull
You believe that the market will finish above a given target at the close of the market on the date the contract expires
Bull
You think that the market will finish below a given target at the close of the market on the date the contract expires
Expiry Range
You think a given market will be situated between two predetermined target levels at the close of the market on the date the contract expires. ie it will finish within a range
One Touch
You think the market will touch a given point at least once before the contract expires
No Touch
You think the market will never reach a certain level within a specified range of time
Barrier Range
You think the market will never touch two predetermined barrier levels (high and low) before the contract expires
£1 per point: Start trading £1 per point/tick & an initial deposit of £30
Multiple markets: Forex , Commodities, Indices & Equities
Risk Warning - Spread betting carries a high level of risk to your capital & you may lose more than your initial investment. Only speculate with money that you can afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved, seek financial advice where necessary & make sure spread betting meets your investment objectives.
(1) The FTSE Rolling Daily Spread is 1 tick during market hours & 4 ticks out of hours. 1 Tick is defined as a full FTSE point. See our Product Information for more details. (2) The above information is correct at time of writing. (3) Tax Law can change.
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Risk Warning:
Spread Betting carries a high level of risk
to your capital and you can lose more than your initial investment,
it may not be suitable for all investors. Ensure you only
speculate with money that you can afford to lose and that you fully
understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice where necessary.
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* Tax Free Trading:
Tax law is subject to change. It may also differ if you pay tax in a jurisdiction outside the UK.
