The advantage of spread betting, as opposed to buying shares, is that it offers one of the simplest ways to bet on markets moving downwards, as they have in recent months. Moreover, bets are free of stamp duty, while any gains are not subject to capital gains tax (CGT).
Most regular readers will be fully aware [...]
In such volatile times there will always be opportunities to make a profit and plenty of opportunities to lose more.One industry that has been thriving is the spread betting industry. Whilst there is currently a ban on shorting financial stocks, investors are still enjoying the ability to buy and sell indices like the FTSE 100, [...]
With the world in recovery mode, many people are still questioning how the financial markets got so out of control. They are also questioning something a little closer to home; how to better look after their own money and finances.If we are being honest with ourselves, we would probably admit that we can improve on [...]
I like to trade stocks and shares but what do when unemployment in both the US and UK keep increasing? Interestingly the major stock markets are also increasing.Unfortunately, equity markets are completely detached from the ‘real’ economy. So as unemployment continues to rise, and is expected to continue rising throughout 2010, we could see the [...]
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The Sub Prime problem arrived in an economy growing at over 3%. It is disturbing to speculate what will happen to the substantially weakened banks if there is a long recession and the vast bulk of medium rated mortgage risk and possibly even the huge Junk bond market come under, not just the current valuation [...]
Spread betting is a risky business, and depending on who you believe, leaves most traders on the losing side. As a form of trading, it is a relatively new concept, having been introduced into the London markets for professional and city traders to hedge their trades. With the growth of on line investing and day [...]
So it looks like we have avoided a 1930’s style depression however the current forecasts still suggest slow growth and a difficult time ahead. So what should you do in a difficult environment with your own finances?If we were to be honest with ourselves, then we should probably accept that we can improve on at [...]
There are a lot in common with CFD’s and spread betting, but also lots of different. There is one clear thing; both CFD’s and spread betting are very exiting ways to invest capitals and also high risks ways.
The CFD’s as we all know are traded on margin, the bets you are taking are much [...]
As the major economies start to stabilise and the risk of a depression fades into the distance many are reflecting on a few important points. Firstly, how did it all happen? Secondly, how can they better protect themselves in the future?If we were to be honest with ourselves, then we should probably accept that we [...]