Spread Betting is a way of betting on the movement of a particular share over a pre determined period of time. This can either be one day, or a longer period, up to typically a maximum of 6-12 months. As you are not purchasing the share, there is no Stamp Duty Payable on entering into the trade, and Capital Gains Tax also does not apply on exiting the trade.

As shares are highly volatile, it is possible to lose your money as well as making significant gains. We would recommend using stop losses to ensure that you are not overly exposed at any time. In addition, it is always important to understand your exposure, as it is possible to lose more than your capital if the market is to dramatically change.

We have selected some of the UK’s leading Spread Betting providers and platforms to enable you to practice, and bet live.

Provider	Established	Deposit Margin	Spread Type	Spread	O/N Interest Long	On Interest Short	Trade Min	Account Min	Account Max	Apply
	1983	From 1%	Fixed	From 1 pip	+2.5% LIBOR	-2.5% LIBOR	50p per point	£0	Unlimited
	City Index have been trading since 1983, and are one of the worlds leading providers of CFD's, Spread Betting, and foreign exchange services.
	1999	From 1%	Fixed	From 1 pip	+2.5% LIBOR	-2.5% LIBOR	50p per point	£0	Unlimited
	Finspreads are a global financial spread betting firm, which were first established 1999. Offering price transparency, trading education, and great customer support.